Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 619 · 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.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) for example (d) therefore
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) A year has 12 months.
5. 5.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
7. 7.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
13. 13.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) check where it came from (c) hide the source (d) round it to 100
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) homework is boring (c) you are a show-off (d) I like football
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) so
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) A year has 12 months.
19. 19.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Rainy days are fun.
20. 20.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
22. 22.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the argument (c) the audience (d) the judges
23. 23.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) raise your voice (c) change the topic (d) laugh at them
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Mangoes taste best.
26. 26.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) ignore the judges (c) point it out calmly (d) shout at them
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
32. 32.🛡️ 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
33. 33.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
34. 34.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
36. 36.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
39. 39.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True

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