Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 311 · 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: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
4. 4.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) the city water board (c) a guess (d) a chat forward
5. 5.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) a rude word (c) facts that support it (d) saying it twice
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Plants need water. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Ice is frozen water.
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
10. 10.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) make it bigger (c) round it to 100 (d) hide the source
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) therefore
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
20. 20.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) a joke
21. 21.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) it takes subject time (c) teams teach cooperation
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
30. 30.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) although
32. 32.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Plants need water. (d) Chess is boring.
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
35. 35.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False

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