Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 576 · 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.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) however
2. 2.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
7. 7.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
10. 10.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) A year has 12 months.
12. 12.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
13. 13.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) saying it twice (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
15. 15.🛡️ 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
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) therefore
17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) such as (d) so
18. 18.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
20. 20.🧩 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
21. 21.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Homework is dull.
23. 23.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring
24. 24.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) make it bigger (c) round it to 100 (d) hide the source
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
28. 28.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
34. 34.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
35. 35.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Goodbye…”
36. 36.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) laugh at them (c) change the topic (d) state their point fairly
37. 37.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
38. 38.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) funny and short (c) loud and long (d) relevant and reliable
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A year has 12 months.
40. 40.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True

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