Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 466 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
2. 2.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) although (d) this is because
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) so (c) although (d) to give an example
5. 5.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
7. 7.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
9. 9.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) metre (c) twelve (d) Tuesday
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
12. 12.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
21. 21.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
23. 23.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Science is exciting. (d) A year has 12 months.
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
26. 26.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
29. 29.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
33. 33.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
35. 35.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Plants need water. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
36. 36.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Science is exciting.
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) for example
40. 40.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True

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