Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 324 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
6. 6.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
9. 9.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) shouting it (c) a rude word (d) facts that support it
10. 10.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
19. 19.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
20. 20.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) trust a rumour (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
21. 21.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
22. 22.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧩 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
24. 24.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
25. 25.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
27. 27.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
28. 28.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ 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
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
33. 33.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) a personal attack (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) as a result (c) so (d) such as
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True

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