Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 345 · 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 an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
3. 3.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
4. 4.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
8. 8.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) someone feels (d) is a guess
9. 9.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) for instance (d) for example
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) although (c) that is why (d) this is because
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
21. 21.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a polite reply
23. 23.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
25. 25.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
28. 28.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
30. 30.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Rainy days are fun.
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Mangoes taste best.
34. 34.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) however (d) as a result
36. 36.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) the city water board
38. 38.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Chess is boring.
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Frogs lay eggs.

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