Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 298 · 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.⚖️ 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
2. 2.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) we can practise in class (c) I like football (d) you are a show-off
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) due to (d) as a result
5. 5.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
8. 8.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) repeats the claim
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
13. 13.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Ice is frozen water.
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Kolkata is in India.
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) therefore (d) that is why
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
22. 22.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a debate rule
23. 23.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) for example (c) this is because (d) due to
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
28. 28.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
30. 30.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) as a result
34. 34.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
40. 40.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) an unsigned poster (c) a chat forward (d) the city water board

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