Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 538 · 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? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) that is why
4. 4.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Chess is boring.
6. 6.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) I love flowers
13. 13.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
16. 16.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) is always funny
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) so (c) this is because (d) the reason is
20. 20.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) always true
21. 21.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🛡️ 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
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
25. 25.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
26. 26.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) repeating your point (c) answering their point (d) thanking the judges
28. 28.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
29. 29.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) a rude word (c) saying it twice (d) facts that support it
30. 30.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) complete (d) weak
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
32. 32.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) sport is popular (d) play helps us focus
33. 33.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
34. 34.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) to give an example
36. 36.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Homework is dull.
38. 38.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) although
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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