Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 293 · 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: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
6. 6.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) we learn healthy food (c) cooking is a life skill
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) it takes subject time
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
16. 16.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
17. 17.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) use a reliable source (c) ask a stranger (d) trust a rumour
18. 18.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
22. 22.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) is always funny (c) can be checked (d) someone feels
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Plants need water. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Chess is boring.
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Chess is boring.
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
30. 30.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) proven (c) strong (d) weak
33. 33.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) I love flowers (c) gardens are pretty (d) you can’t grow plants
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) although
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) links proof to the claim (c) repeats the claim (d) adds a new topic
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person

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