Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 401 · 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.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) we can practise in class
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
5. 5.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Plants need water. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
7. 7.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.🛡️ 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
10. 10.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) shouting it (c) saying it twice (d) facts that support it
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
13. 13.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) you never play sport
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) but (c) such as (d) this is because
19. 19.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) so (c) therefore (d) such as
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) for example
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) for example
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
27. 27.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) weak (d) proven
29. 29.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
31. 31.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
33. 33.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
34. 34.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) for instance (d) although
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) however (c) due to (d) for instance
39. 39.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True

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