Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 488 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
2. 2.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) you never play sport (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
4. 4.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is a guess (c) someone feels (d) is always funny
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
6. 6.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
8. 8.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
9. 9.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
10. 10.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) a rude word (c) saying it twice (d) facts that support it
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
18. 18.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) as a result
23. 23.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
27. 27.🛡️ 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
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
29. 29.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
33. 33.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
35. 35.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
36. 36.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
38. 38.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) I like football (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring

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