Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 452 · 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.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
5. 5.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) although
9. 9.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Goodbye…”
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
11. 11.True or false: “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
15. 15.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
17. 17.⚖️ 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
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
19. 19.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
20. 20.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) twelve (c) best (d) metre
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
29. 29.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) teams teach cooperation (c) exercise keeps us fit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) but (c) for example (d) to give an example
33. 33.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) due to (d) for instance
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
36. 36.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
37. 37.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a debate rule (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a mistake in reasoning
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant

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