Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 552 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
2. 2.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
3. 3.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
5. 5.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a measured result (d) a proven number
6. 6.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
9. 9.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) True (b) False
10. 10.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
11. 11.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
14. 14.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) point it out calmly (d) ignore the judges
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) although (d) for instance
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) however
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
21. 21.🛡️ 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
22. 22.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
26. 26.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
28. 28.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
31. 31.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
34. 34.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
40. 40.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

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