Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 569 · 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: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) the reason is (d) as a result
3. 3.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) strong (c) proven (d) complete
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) but (d) the reason is
6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) because (d) such as
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
11. 11.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill
13. 13.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the argument (c) the speaker (d) the judges
14. 14.🚩 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
15. 15.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) the city water board (c) an unsigned poster (d) a guess
16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
18. 18.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ 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
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) however (c) this is because (d) to give an example
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) for example
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Mangoes taste best.
28. 28.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) however (d) the reason is
30. 30.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
32. 32.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “I feel it” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) a count of litter
35. 35.🛡️ 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) use a reliable source (d) trust a rumour
40. 40.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence

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