Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 266 · 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: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Plants need water. (c) Homework is dull. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
10. 10.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) play helps us focus (c) you never play sport (d) sport is popular
11. 11.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) this is because (c) for example (d) that is why
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
22. 22.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
23. 23.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
30. 30.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
32. 32.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
36. 36.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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