Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 274 · 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.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
2. 2.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) twelve (c) metre (d) best
4. 4.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🧩 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”
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
10. 10.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
13. 13.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
16. 16.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
18. 18.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
19. 19.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
20. 20.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) state their point fairly (c) laugh at them (d) raise your voice
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
24. 24.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
26. 26.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
28. 28.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
30. 30.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
35. 35.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
40. 40.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students

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