Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 241 · 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 is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
2. 2.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) point it out calmly
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
14. 14.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) you never play sport (c) play helps us focus (d) sport is popular
16. 16.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
17. 17.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
18. 18.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) trust a rumour (c) ask a stranger (d) guess
19. 19.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
22. 22.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) due to
28. 28.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) to give an example
31. 31.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) however (d) so
33. 33.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
35. 35.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
38. 38.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) however (c) this is because (d) the reason is
40. 40.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False

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