Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 559 · 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: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) However
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
8. 8.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) so
10. 10.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
13. 13.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
15. 15.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) we can practise in class (c) homework is boring (d) I like football
16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
17. 17.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) such as (d) the reason is
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Plants need water. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) A year has 12 months.
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) although (c) for instance (d) for example
24. 24.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) cooking is a life skill (c) we learn healthy food
27. 27.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
29. 29.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) shout at them
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
32. 32.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
36. 36.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
39. 39.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) although (d) therefore

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