Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 562 · 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.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) homework is boring (d) I like football
2. 2.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
4. 4.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
5. 5.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
7. 7.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
9. 9.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
12. 12.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Ice is frozen water.
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) for example (d) so
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
18. 18.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a strong piece of proof
19. 19.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) you can’t grow plants (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) I love flowers
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
26. 26.🚩 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
27. 27.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
30. 30.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) funny and short (c) relevant and reliable (d) old and vague
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) because (d) but
36. 36.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
40. 40.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False

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