Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 564 · 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: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
3. 3.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ 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
5. 5.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) this is because (d) due to
8. 8.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
11. 11.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
13. 13.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
15. 15.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
17. 17.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
18. 18.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
25. 25.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
26. 26.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) point it out calmly
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
28. 28.⚖️ 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
29. 29.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
33. 33.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
39. 39.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning

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