Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 601 · 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.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) proven (d) weak
3. 3.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
7. 7.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
8. 8.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
10. 10.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the judges
12. 12.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a polite reply (c) a debate rule (d) a strong piece of proof
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
17. 17.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
18. 18.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
20. 20.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) sport is popular (c) play helps us focus (d) I like lunch break
21. 21.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
22. 22.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) ends the debate (d) repeats the claim
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
28. 28.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
29. 29.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
30. 30.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
32. 32.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
36. 36.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) that is why
38. 38.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Science is exciting.
39. 39.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) thanking the judges (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack

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