Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 548 · 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: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🛡️ 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
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
4. 4.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) it takes subject time (c) teams teach cooperation
7. 7.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) state their point fairly (c) change the topic (d) laugh at them
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
10. 10.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) therefore
19. 19.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) someone feels (d) is a guess
20. 20.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Ice is frozen water.
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Chess is boring.
28. 28.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) play helps us focus
29. 29.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
33. 33.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⚖️ 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
39. 39.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
40. 40.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) the city water board (c) a guess (d) a chat forward

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