Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 299 · 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: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter
5. 5.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Plants need water.
6. 6.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) gardens are pretty (c) I love flowers (d) you can’t grow plants
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
9. 9.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
11. 11.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the audience (c) the speaker (d) the argument
12. 12.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
14. 14.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
15. 15.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
22. 22.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “This shows that…”
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
25. 25.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Plants need water. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
27. 27.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) so
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
36. 36.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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