Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 367 · 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.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) a rude word
2. 2.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
3. 3.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) A year has 12 months.
6. 6.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
8. 8.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) however (c) such as (d) due to
12. 12.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Homework is dull.
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
15. 15.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) although (d) to give an example
17. 17.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) the city water board (c) a chat forward (d) a guess
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so
19. 19.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) change the topic (d) raise your voice
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) this is because
22. 22.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
24. 24.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
28. 28.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ 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
31. 31.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) I like football
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
35. 35.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) best
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
37. 37.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
38. 38.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False

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