Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 420 · 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 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) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
3. 3.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
5. 5.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Plants need water.
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
8. 8.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) hide the source (c) round it to 100 (d) check where it came from
9. 9.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) best (d) Tuesday
10. 10.🧩 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
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
12. 12.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
16. 16.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A year has 12 months.
19. 19.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) seeds cost under ₹500
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.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
22. 22.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
25. 25.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
32. 32.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) change the topic (d) raise your voice
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
37. 37.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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