Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 37 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
2. 2.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) complete (d) strong
5. 5.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) repeats the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) links proof to the claim
6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) the reason is
7. 7.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
9. 9.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) because (d) as a result
16. 16.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
19. 19.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Chess is boring. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
21. 21.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Chess is boring.
25. 25.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
29. 29.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ 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
33. 33.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) due to
37. 37.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
40. 40.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False

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