Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 260 · 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: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) the city water board
5. 5.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
6. 6.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
11. 11.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is always funny (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
13. 13.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
14. 14.🛡️ 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
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
20. 20.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for example
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
24. 24.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) strong (d) proven
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
32. 32.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
33. 33.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
35. 35.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however

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