Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 228 · 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.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
3. 3.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) a chat forward (c) an unsigned poster (d) the city water board
4. 4.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
5. 5.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) because
7. 7.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
10. 10.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) round it to 100 (c) hide the source (d) make it bigger
14. 14.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
17. 17.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
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Bees make honey. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Chess is boring.
22. 22.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) play helps us focus (d) sport is popular
23. 23.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) twelve (d) best
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
28. 28.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Plants need water. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
30. 30.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
34. 34.⚖️ 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
35. 35.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
38. 38.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) False (b) True
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point

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