Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 615 · 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: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
4. 4.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
5. 5.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Chess is boring.
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Chess is boring.
9. 9.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) because
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
18. 18.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Goodbye…”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) because
20. 20.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) because (c) therefore (d) so
22. 22.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
31. 31.🛡️ 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
32. 32.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Plants need water.
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework

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