Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 42 · 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 of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
2. 2.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) although (d) the reason is
4. 4.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
6. 6.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
7. 7.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) Tuesday (d) best
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
14. 14.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
16. 16.🚩 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
17. 17.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
19. 19.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Science is exciting.
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
25. 25.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) raise your voice (c) state their point fairly (d) laugh at them
27. 27.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
30. 30.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
31. 31.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) proven (d) weak
32. 32.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) I love flowers (c) you can’t grow plants (d) gardens are pretty
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) although (c) but (d) so
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
40. 40.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True

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