Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 52 · 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: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
3. 3.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
4. 4.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
7. 7.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
9. 9.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Ice is frozen water.
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Ice is frozen water.
11. 11.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) True (b) False
12. 12.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”
13. 13.🛡️ 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
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
16. 16.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) for instance (d) however
18. 18.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
20. 20.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
23. 23.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
28. 28.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🛡️ 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
30. 30.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
40. 40.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True

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