Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 398 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) so (c) but (d) because
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
8. 8.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
13. 13.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
14. 14.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
16. 16.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
20. 20.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
22. 22.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ 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
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
27. 27.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) a joke
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
29. 29.🧩 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
30. 30.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
33. 33.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) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Goodbye…”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) therefore
37. 37.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) for instance
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Rainy days are fun.
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters

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