Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 442 · 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 school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) someone feels (d) can be checked
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
8. 8.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
9. 9.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
11. 11.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) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Chess is boring.
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) for example
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) due to (d) this is because
18. 18.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🛡️ 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
20. 20.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
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.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) although
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) therefore (d) due to
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
29. 29.🛡️ 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
30. 30.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
33. 33.⚖️ 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
34. 34.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
36. 36.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) I like lunch break (c) you never play sport (d) sport is popular
37. 37.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.

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