Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 296 · 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.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
2. 2.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) best (c) twelve (d) Tuesday
4. 4.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) ends the debate
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) because
8. 8.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) a guess
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
12. 12.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
14. 14.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
16. 16.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Chess is boring.
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Homework is dull.
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
22. 22.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
23. 23.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) to give an example
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) that is why (d) such as
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
28. 28.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
33. 33.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.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
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) for instance

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