Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 403 · 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.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
4. 4.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
6. 6.🛡️ 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
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
8. 8.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
9. 9.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) due to
11. 11.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ 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
13. 13.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
14. 14.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) loud and long (d) relevant and reliable
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
16. 16.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is always funny
19. 19.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
22. 22.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
27. 27.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) I love flowers (c) you can’t grow plants (d) seeds cost under ₹500
29. 29.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Ice is frozen water.
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
35. 35.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) facts that support it
36. 36.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) we can practise in class (c) you are a show-off (d) homework is boring
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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