Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 230 · 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 fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
3. 3.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) Tuesday (c) best (d) metre
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) on the other hand
7. 7.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Rainy days are fun.
11. 11.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A year has 12 months.
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) as a result (d) although
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) a count of litter (c) “I feel it” (d) “dustbins are green”
16. 16.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
21. 21.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) because
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
28. 28.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Kolkata is in India.
30. 30.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
32. 32.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) state their point fairly (c) change the topic (d) laugh at them
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
35. 35.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) gardens are pretty (c) I love flowers (d) you can’t grow plants
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) this is because (d) although
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False

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