Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 57 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Science is exciting.
3. 3.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Plants need water. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
7. 7.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) homework is boring (c) you are a show-off (d) I like football
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Kolkata is in India.
9. 9.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) A year has 12 months.
14. 14.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ 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
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
20. 20.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) best (d) Tuesday
21. 21.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
22. 22.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
24. 24.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) make it bigger (c) check where it came from (d) hide the source
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
27. 27.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) but (c) due to (d) for example
35. 35.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
39. 39.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence

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