Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 45 · 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.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “This shows that…”
2. 2.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) however (c) but (d) on the other hand
4. 4.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
5. 5.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
7. 7.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is always funny (c) is a guess (d) someone feels
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
9. 9.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) the reason is
14. 14.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) that is why (d) as a result
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) change the topic (c) laugh at them (d) state their point fairly
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
20. 20.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) so
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
28. 28.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) the point you argue
30. 30.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
31. 31.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) links proof to the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
32. 32.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) shout at them
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Chess is boring.
37. 37.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
40. 40.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) facts that back a claim (c) a rhyme (d) a guess

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