Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 25 · 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.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) we can practise in class (c) you are a show-off (d) homework is boring
2. 2.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
3. 3.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
7. 7.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a joke
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
11. 11.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) twelve (d) best
23. 23.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) a count of litter
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Bees make honey.
27. 27.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) because (d) that is why
36. 36.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
37. 37.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person

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