Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 444 · 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.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
6. 6.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) strong (d) weak
7. 7.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
8. 8.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
14. 14.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
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) therefore (c) because (d) that is why
19. 19.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
20. 20.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) can be checked (c) is a guess (d) is always funny
21. 21.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
23. 23.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
27. 27.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) an unsigned poster (c) the city water board (d) a guess
28. 28.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
33. 33.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) therefore

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