Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 434 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
3. 3.🛡️ 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
4. 4.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a mistake in reasoning
6. 6.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) as a result
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
9. 9.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) best
10. 10.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
13. 13.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
15. 15.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) due to (d) however
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
18. 18.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
19. 19.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
20. 20.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
21. 21.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
23. 23.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) for example (d) due to
28. 28.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Bees make honey.
37. 37.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
39. 39.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning

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