Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 343 · 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 of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
2. 2.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
7. 7.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) make it bigger (c) check where it came from (d) round it to 100
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
12. 12.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) saying it twice
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Plants need water. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
17. 17.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
18. 18.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Kolkata is in India.
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
24. 24.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable
28. 28.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) I like football (c) we can practise in class (d) you are a show-off
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
31. 31.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) twelve (c) metre (d) Tuesday
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) state their point fairly (c) laugh at them (d) change the topic
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) as a result (d) the reason is
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True

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