Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 203 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Point, proof, link — and no tricks): Find the topic of the question: argument parts, fact or opinion, evidence, sides, rebuttal, fallacy or linking word. Use that lesson’s tip — claim, evidence, reasoning; can it be checked?; relevant, specific, reliable; agree or disagree?; answer the point; name the broken step; show the link. Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) such as (c) as a result (d) to give an example
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
3. 3.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
5. 5.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) due to
10. 10.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “dustbins are green”
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
16. 16.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) so
18. 18.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Plants need water. (d) Mangoes taste best.
23. 23.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) shouting it (c) facts that support it (d) a rude word
24. 24.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
28. 28.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) answering their point (c) repeating your point (d) a personal attack
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
34. 34.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) although (c) for example (d) due to
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Frogs lay eggs.

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