Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 375 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
3. 3.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) weak (d) proven
8. 8.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) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) so
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
12. 12.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
14. 14.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
17. 17.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
20. 20.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
22. 22.🔗 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
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
25. 25.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) an unsigned poster
26. 26.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) such as
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
31. 31.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for example (c) such as (d) therefore
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
37. 37.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person

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