Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 571 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) although (c) for example (d) the reason is
4. 4.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🛡️ 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
6. 6.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
11. 11.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
13. 13.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
15. 15.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) is always funny (d) can be checked
16. 16.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) because
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
27. 27.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the speaker (c) the argument (d) the audience
28. 28.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Mangoes taste best.
30. 30.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.🧩 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
38. 38.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
39. 39.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person

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