Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 289 · 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: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
5. 5.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
10. 10.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) therefore (c) however (d) this is because
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Chess is boring.
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) I love flowers (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
16. 16.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
19. 19.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) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
23. 23.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
24. 24.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
26. 26.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Plants need water. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
28. 28.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
30. 30.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) sport is popular (c) play helps us focus (d) I like lunch break
31. 31.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) is a guess (d) someone feels
32. 32.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
34. 34.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
35. 35.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Science is exciting. (d) A year has 12 months.
36. 36.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) so (d) as a result
38. 38.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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Science is exciting.
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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