Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 392 · 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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
2. 2.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) I love flowers
4. 4.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
6. 6.🛡️ 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
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
10. 10.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) state their point fairly (c) raise your voice (d) laugh at them
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
16. 16.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ 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
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
21. 21.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a joke (d) a number you found
22. 22.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
25. 25.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
29. 29.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
35. 35.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
36. 36.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
37. 37.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person

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