Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 505 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
2. 2.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) a rhyme (d) your loudest point
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
7. 7.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
9. 9.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Rainy days are fun.
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Bees make honey.
26. 26.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Plants need water. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) but (d) for example
29. 29.🛡️ 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
30. 30.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) weak (d) proven
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
32. 32.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
34. 34.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) repeating your point (d) answering their point
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
36. 36.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
40. 40.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example

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