Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 43 · 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) on the other hand (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) this is because
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Science is exciting. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
10. 10.⚖️ 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) because
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) so (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
13. 13.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ 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
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
17. 17.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) sport is popular
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧩 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”
20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
21. 21.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) shouting it (c) saying it twice (d) facts that support it
22. 22.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
26. 26.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
29. 29.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) gardens are pretty (c) I love flowers (d) seeds cost under ₹500
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
33. 33.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) I like football (c) you are a show-off (d) we can practise in class
34. 34.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest

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