Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 384 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
4. 4.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
5. 5.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
11. 11.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Bees make honey.
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Kolkata is in India.
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
20. 20.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
22. 22.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
23. 23.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) links proof to the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) repeats the claim
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
25. 25.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) that is why (d) for example
27. 27.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) but
29. 29.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
30. 30.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
32. 32.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) this is because
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
38. 38.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.

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