Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 461 · 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: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Rainy days are fun.
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Kolkata is in India.
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
7. 7.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
10. 10.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
13. 13.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
19. 19.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
21. 21.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) I love flowers (c) you can’t grow plants (d) gardens are pretty
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) ends the debate (c) adds a new topic (d) links proof to the claim
24. 24.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) teams teach cooperation
26. 26.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
28. 28.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
32. 32.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
38. 38.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
39. 39.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False

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