Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 491 · 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.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a polite reply (d) a mistake in reasoning
2. 2.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) the reason is
5. 5.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
8. 8.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
11. 11.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “I feel it” (d) “my friend agrees”
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
13. 13.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
16. 16.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) this is because (d) the reason is
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Bees make honey. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
21. 21.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) state their point fairly (c) raise your voice (d) change the topic
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
25. 25.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
27. 27.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
30. 30.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Homework is dull.
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) however (c) therefore (d) due to
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.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
38. 38.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) copy it back (d) ignore the judges
40. 40.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False

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