Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 255 · 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.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
4. 4.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) saying it twice (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
6. 6.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
10. 10.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
15. 15.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) to give an example
17. 17.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Bees make honey. (d) A year has 12 months.
19. 19.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
21. 21.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Ice is frozen water.
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
26. 26.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) A year has 12 months.
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) so (d) on the other hand
30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) because (c) therefore (d) but
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
32. 32.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
33. 33.🚩 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
34. 34.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) such as (c) due to (d) that is why
36. 36.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person

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