Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 494 · 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? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
2. 2.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
3. 3.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) trust a rumour (c) use a reliable source (d) ask a stranger
4. 4.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🚩 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
11. 11.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.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) False (b) True
15. 15.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) as a result
17. 17.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) but
19. 19.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) because (c) so (d) that is why
22. 22.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
23. 23.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) because (c) but (d) to give an example
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
27. 27.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
32. 32.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) so (d) the reason is
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
36. 36.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) you never play sport (c) sport is popular (d) I like lunch break
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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