Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 223 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) although (d) this is because
2. 2.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
5. 5.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
7. 7.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Bees make honey.
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
11. 11.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
14. 14.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
17. 17.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) for example (d) although
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
23. 23.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the judges (d) the argument
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) the reason is
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) however
26. 26.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) as a result
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Chess is boring.
34. 34.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) complete (d) strong
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person

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