Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 495 · 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: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ 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
3. 3.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) funny and short
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) for example
10. 10.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) weak (c) proven (d) complete
11. 11.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) answering their point (d) repeating your point
12. 12.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
13. 13.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a mistake in reasoning
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
16. 16.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Plants need water. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Chess is boring.
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
30. 30.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
31. 31.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🚩 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) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
33. 33.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
35. 35.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.⚖️ 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
38. 38.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the judges (c) the audience (d) the argument
39. 39.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
40. 40.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a joke

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