Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 572 · 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.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
4. 4.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
9. 9.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) gardens are pretty (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) I love flowers
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
16. 16.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
17. 17.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) adds a new topic
23. 23.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
26. 26.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Science is exciting. (d) A year has 12 months.
28. 28.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
34. 34.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) twelve (c) best (d) Tuesday
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
40. 40.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) ignore the judges (c) shout at them (d) copy it back

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