Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 600 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) state their point fairly (d) raise your voice
6. 6.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Ice is frozen water.
7. 7.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) shouting it (c) facts that support it (d) a rude word
8. 8.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
10. 10.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) metre
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
13. 13.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
15. 15.🛡️ 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
16. 16.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
19. 19.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
20. 20.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
24. 24.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a polite reply (c) a debate rule (d) a strong piece of proof
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
27. 27.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
29. 29.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) although (d) the reason is
32. 32.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
36. 36.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) so (d) this is because
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or

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