Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 30 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Kolkata is in India.
2. 2.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) repeats the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) links proof to the claim
3. 3.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) a number you found (d) the judges’ marks
7. 7.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) a personal attack (c) thanking the judges (d) answering their point
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
10. 10.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
13. 13.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
15. 15.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) cooking is a life skill (c) we learn healthy food
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Kolkata is in India.
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
21. 21.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a polite reply (d) a mistake in reasoning
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) for instance (c) due to (d) to give an example
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) time with grandparents (c) we forget in long breaks
31. 31.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
34. 34.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
36. 36.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) however (c) for instance (d) but
39. 39.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) I like football
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant

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