Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 410 · 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.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) due to (c) because (d) this is because
2. 2.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Plants need water. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) time with grandparents (c) we forget in long breaks
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
9. 9.🛡️ 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
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
13. 13.🛡️ 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
14. 14.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
16. 16.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) what someone thinks (c) a measured result (d) always true
18. 18.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
21. 21.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) such as (d) as a result
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) as a result
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
28. 28.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
29. 29.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) for example (d) the reason is
31. 31.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) because
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) ignore the judges (d) copy it back
38. 38.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
40. 40.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result

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