Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 281 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) thanking the judges (c) repeating your point (d) a personal attack
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Plants need water.
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
8. 8.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
9. 9.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Chess is boring. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
12. 12.⚖️ 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
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.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
16. 16.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
20. 20.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) proven (c) weak (d) strong
22. 22.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) teams teach cooperation (c) exercise keeps us fit
24. 24.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Plants need water. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
28. 28.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Rainy days are fun.
33. 33.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
34. 34.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
37. 37.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.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) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False

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