Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 212 · 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.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Science is exciting.
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Plants need water. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
9. 9.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
12. 12.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) complete (c) strong (d) proven
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
15. 15.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) I love flowers (c) gardens are pretty (d) you can’t grow plants
16. 16.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a polite reply (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
17. 17.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
18. 18.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Science is exciting.
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
27. 27.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Plants need water. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
28. 28.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
30. 30.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter
31. 31.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Plants need water. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) A year has 12 months.
33. 33.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) a personal attack (d) answering their point
35. 35.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) Tuesday (c) twelve (d) best

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