Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 326 · 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 reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
3. 3.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) a count of litter (c) “I feel it” (d) “dustbins are green”
4. 4.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) however
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
8. 8.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a chat forward (c) the city water board (d) a guess
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Plants need water. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
10. 10.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) due to (c) for instance (d) therefore
15. 15.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
17. 17.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
18. 18.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
21. 21.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
23. 23.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
24. 24.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) relevant and reliable (d) funny and short
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) a rude word (c) facts that support it (d) saying it twice
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
28. 28.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
31. 31.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
34. 34.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🛡️ 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
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
37. 37.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
38. 38.🛡️ 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
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.

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