Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 425 · 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.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
3. 3.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) weak (c) complete (d) proven
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
5. 5.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
10. 10.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) A year has 12 months.
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the audience (c) the speaker (d) the judges
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) such as (d) this is because
28. 28.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
29. 29.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
34. 34.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “dustbins are green”
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
38. 38.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
40. 40.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because

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