Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 387 · 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: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) this is because
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.⚖️ 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
6. 6.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) ends the debate (c) links proof to the claim (d) adds a new topic
7. 7.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) check where it came from (c) make it bigger (d) round it to 100
8. 8.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) because (d) for instance
10. 10.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Kolkata is in India.
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
16. 16.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
20. 20.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) however (d) but
22. 22.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) shouting it (c) facts that support it (d) a rude word
23. 23.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
30. 30.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) Tuesday (c) twelve (d) best
31. 31.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a measured result
32. 32.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
34. 34.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) so (d) because
36. 36.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True

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