Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 317 · 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 does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
5. 5.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) you never play sport (c) sport is popular (d) I like lunch break
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) so
7. 7.🛡️ 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
8. 8.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
17. 17.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
19. 19.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.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) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
25. 25.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
32. 32.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
35. 35.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
39. 39.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) although (c) therefore (d) as a result

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