Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 577 · 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 fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
3. 3.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) loud and long (c) old and vague (d) funny and short
4. 4.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
6. 6.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) gardens are pretty (d) you can’t grow plants
9. 9.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Homework is dull. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Chess is boring.
12. 12.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) answering their point (d) repeating your point
15. 15.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) for instance (d) because
17. 17.⚖️ 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
18. 18.⚖️ 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) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
20. 20.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) however (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.⚖️ 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) the reason is (d) as a result
26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Plants need water. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) but (c) although (d) that is why
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
32. 32.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
35. 35.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) I like lunch break (c) you never play sport (d) play helps us focus
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
37. 37.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) kids need a long rest (c) we forget in long breaks
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False

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