Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 351 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
2. 2.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
3. 3.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
7. 7.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
16. 16.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) but
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Ice is frozen water.
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
26. 26.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for example
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
28. 28.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
29. 29.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
32. 32.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Kolkata is in India.
34. 34.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
36. 36.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
38. 38.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence

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