Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 27 · 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.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
3. 3.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) so (d) to give an example
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
8. 8.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
12. 12.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) however (d) therefore
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Kolkata is in India.
26. 26.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
28. 28.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the speaker
29. 29.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
32. 32.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
34. 34.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) proven (d) strong
35. 35.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) can be checked (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
36. 36.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
37. 37.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
38. 38.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Plants need water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
40. 40.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) facts that support it

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