Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 376 · 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.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
3. 3.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
5. 5.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is always funny
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
11. 11.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
18. 18.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Rainy days are fun.
21. 21.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
27. 27.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a debate rule (d) a strong piece of proof
28. 28.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
29. 29.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
30. 30.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
33. 33.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) relevant and reliable (c) old and vague (d) funny and short
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
35. 35.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.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 is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence

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