Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 273 · 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 “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the argument (c) the speaker (d) the judges
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
10. 10.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
11. 11.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) because (d) the reason is
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
17. 17.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
18. 18.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
19. 19.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
22. 22.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
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
25. 25.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
28. 28.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Chess is boring.
30. 30.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) such as (d) although
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Plants need water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Rainy days are fun.
33. 33.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
35. 35.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
39. 39.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ 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

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