Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 206 · 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.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) you never play sport
2. 2.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) although (d) due to
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) because (c) but (d) on the other hand
5. 5.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
9. 9.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
11. 11.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Kolkata is in India.
14. 14.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
19. 19.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) a joke
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
25. 25.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
26. 26.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) hide the source (c) check where it came from (d) round it to 100
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) so (c) that is why (d) therefore
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
35. 35.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
37. 37.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) best (d) Tuesday
38. 38.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning

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