Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 475 · 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: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
4. 4.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Rainy days are fun.
5. 5.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
12. 12.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) so (c) therefore (d) due to
14. 14.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
15. 15.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚩 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
17. 17.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
21. 21.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) I love flowers (d) you can’t grow plants
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
30. 30.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Bees make honey. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
37. 37.⚖️ 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
38. 38.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a strong piece of proof
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
40. 40.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False

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