Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 227 · 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 source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) the city water board
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Ice is frozen water.
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
7. 7.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) A year has 12 months.
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
13. 13.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
17. 17.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
22. 22.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
24. 24.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) such as (c) because (d) the reason is
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
30. 30.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Plants need water. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot
32. 32.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
35. 35.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) use a reliable source (c) ask a stranger (d) trust a rumour
36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) but (d) therefore
37. 37.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Goodbye…”
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest

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