Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 405 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Mangoes taste best.
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
10. 10.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
12. 12.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot
14. 14.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.🛡️ 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
17. 17.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
18. 18.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) however (d) although
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) answering their point (c) repeating your point (d) a personal attack
27. 27.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
29. 29.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
30. 30.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) this is because
32. 32.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) weak (c) complete (d) proven
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
39. 39.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) so (d) for instance

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