Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 327 · 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: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
5. 5.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
6. 6.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) Tuesday (c) twelve (d) metre
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
12. 12.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Ice is frozen water.
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) that is why
17. 17.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
20. 20.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) because (c) as a result (d) although
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
25. 25.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) although (c) to give an example (d) therefore
27. 27.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) such as (c) therefore (d) but
35. 35.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Therefore (d) Because
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True

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