Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 312 · 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.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) so (d) the reason is
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) but (d) because
8. 8.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) state their point fairly (c) raise your voice (d) change the topic
9. 9.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) that is why
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
21. 21.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
26. 26.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
33. 33.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
34. 34.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) best (c) metre (d) twelve
35. 35.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
37. 37.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) ignore the judges (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion

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