Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 364 · 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 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) slippery slope (d) false either/or
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for example
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
4. 4.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Science is exciting.
5. 5.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) the judges’ marks
6. 6.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
8. 8.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) for instance (d) as a result
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) such as
11. 11.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
12. 12.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) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) because (d) so
17. 17.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
19. 19.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
21. 21.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) raise your voice (c) laugh at them (d) change the topic
22. 22.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) however
24. 24.⚖️ 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
25. 25.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) but (c) for instance (d) so
27. 27.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
29. 29.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) saying it twice
30. 30.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) point it out calmly (d) ignore the judges
31. 31.⚖️ 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
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
36. 36.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🚩 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) false either/or (d) everyone does it
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
39. 39.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) best (d) Tuesday
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it

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