Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 391 · 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.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a proven number (c) a measured result (d) always true
2. 2.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) saying it twice
3. 3.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) can be checked (d) someone feels
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Science is exciting.
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) relevant and reliable (d) old and vague
9. 9.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
12. 12.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
15. 15.⚖️ 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
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
21. 21.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Mangoes taste best.
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) as a result (c) such as (d) but
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
28. 28.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) we forget in long breaks (c) kids need a long rest
36. 36.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim

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