Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 257 · 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.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
5. 5.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Goodbye…”
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
8. 8.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) gardens are pretty (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) I love flowers
9. 9.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Bees make honey.
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
12. 12.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
16. 16.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) but
20. 20.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) a personal attack (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
21. 21.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
23. 23.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) although
27. 27.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Homework is dull.
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for instance
34. 34.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
35. 35.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
38. 38.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
40. 40.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke

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