Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 448 · 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.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) weak (d) proven
3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
4. 4.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
5. 5.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
6. 6.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) such as
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
12. 12.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
17. 17.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) answering their point
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) kids need a long rest (c) time with grandparents
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
28. 28.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
30. 30.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
31. 31.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Bees make honey.
33. 33.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) always true
34. 34.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Science is exciting. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Plants need water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Ice is frozen water.
39. 39.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person

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