Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 378 · 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 linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) the reason is
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
4. 4.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.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) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
20. 20.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) an unsigned poster (d) a chat forward
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
24. 24.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) metre (d) Tuesday
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.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
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.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
29. 29.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
32. 32.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) links proof to the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) repeats the claim
35. 35.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Science is exciting.
40. 40.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side

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