Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 510 · 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? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
2. 2.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) this is because (d) therefore
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
6. 6.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) a chat forward (c) an unsigned poster (d) the city water board
7. 7.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) relevant and reliable (d) old and vague
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) but (c) that is why (d) due to
14. 14.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
15. 15.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Plants need water. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) however (d) as a result
18. 18.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
21. 21.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ 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
24. 24.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) play helps us focus (d) you never play sport
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
26. 26.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) so (c) as a result (d) that is why
30. 30.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
34. 34.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
36. 36.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) a rhyme
37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) however (d) that is why
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) however (d) for example

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