Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 259 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
2. 2.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) round it to 100 (c) make it bigger (d) hide the source
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
4. 4.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
9. 9.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
17. 17.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Ice is frozen water.
20. 20.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) strong (c) complete (d) weak
21. 21.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Bees make honey.
23. 23.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
27. 27.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
29. 29.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) relevant and reliable (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
31. 31.⚖️ 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
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Science is exciting.
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) a rhyme
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
39. 39.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False

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