Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 231 · 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.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
3. 3.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) False (b) True
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) although (d) this is because
6. 6.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
12. 12.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
13. 13.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) because
17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) although (d) this is because
18. 18.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) trust a rumour (c) use a reliable source (d) ask a stranger
19. 19.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
23. 23.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) because
26. 26.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Bees make honey.
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
33. 33.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
34. 34.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Chess is boring.
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
37. 37.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.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) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.

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