Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 305 · 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: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) therefore (c) because (d) such as
7. 7.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) gardens are pretty (d) I love flowers
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
9. 9.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) links proof to the claim (c) ends the debate (d) repeats the claim
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
13. 13.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
14. 14.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
15. 15.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
16. 16.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a polite reply (d) a mistake in reasoning
18. 18.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Plants need water. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
24. 24.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Plants need water.
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
30. 30.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.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
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) because (d) this is because
34. 34.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
40. 40.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True

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