Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 614 · 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: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
5. 5.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
8. 8.🛡️ 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) but
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⚖️ 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Science is exciting.
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
19. 19.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) the point you argue
20. 20.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “This shows that…”
21. 21.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
22. 22.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Science is exciting. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
23. 23.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
25. 25.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Chess is boring.
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
28. 28.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
29. 29.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
30. 30.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
32. 32.⚖️ 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
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
36. 36.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
38. 38.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or

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