Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 307 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot
5. 5.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
10. 10.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
11. 11.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) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) a guess
15. 15.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
22. 22.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) however (d) although
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
32. 32.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Plants need water.
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) the reason is
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) True (b) False
35. 35.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
36. 36.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
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) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True

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