Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 235 · 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 of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Ice is frozen water.
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) the reason is
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
8. 8.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) state their point fairly (d) raise your voice
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
15. 15.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
17. 17.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
18. 18.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
20. 20.🛡️ 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
21. 21.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the argument (c) the judges (d) the speaker
22. 22.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
28. 28.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
29. 29.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
32. 32.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “I feel it” (d) “dustbins are green”
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Plants need water.
38. 38.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters

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