Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 586 · 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.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
4. 4.🛡️ 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
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
6. 6.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) weak (c) proven (d) complete
7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
8. 8.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
12. 12.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) use a reliable source (c) guess (d) ask a stranger
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
16. 16.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
19. 19.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
20. 20.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) However (d) Therefore
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
28. 28.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) however (c) such as (d) for instance
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
33. 33.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
36. 36.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) an unsigned poster (c) the city water board (d) a guess
37. 37.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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