Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 254 · 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.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
2. 2.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) complete (c) strong (d) proven
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) although
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) although (c) therefore (d) the reason is
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
15. 15.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ 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
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) but (d) the reason is
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
24. 24.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
26. 26.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) repeating your point (c) thanking the judges (d) answering their point
27. 27.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
29. 29.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
30. 30.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is a guess
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) that is why
32. 32.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) that is why (d) to give an example
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
36. 36.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
37. 37.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) state their point fairly (c) raise your voice (d) laugh at them
38. 38.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) because (c) to give an example (d) so
40. 40.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True

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