Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 440 · 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: “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
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) ignore the judges
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) although (d) so
5. 5.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Plants need water. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Ice is frozen water.
7. 7.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
11. 11.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
13. 13.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) teachers check homework (c) practice needs homework
18. 18.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) you can’t grow plants (d) I love flowers
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
25. 25.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) however (c) for instance (d) due to
27. 27.⚖️ 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
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
33. 33.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
35. 35.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) funny and short (d) loud and long
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
40. 40.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) homework is boring (c) we can practise in class (d) I like football

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