Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 525 · 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: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
4. 4.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
7. 7.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
10. 10.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) due to (d) as a result
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
13. 13.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
16. 16.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
18. 18.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
22. 22.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) as a result (c) because (d) such as
25. 25.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the speaker (c) the judges (d) the argument
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
27. 27.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
32. 32.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
38. 38.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False

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