Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 353 · 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) A year has 12 months. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
7. 7.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
9. 9.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
13. 13.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) you never play sport
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) because (d) so
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
16. 16.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) although (d) that is why
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
22. 22.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
24. 24.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
28. 28.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) because (d) due to
31. 31.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a debate rule (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a polite reply
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
35. 35.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
39. 39.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) gardens are pretty

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