Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 62 · 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.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
3. 3.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) repeating your point (c) thanking the judges (d) a personal attack
4. 4.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) gardens are pretty (d) I love flowers
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
9. 9.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
10. 10.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
12. 12.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
13. 13.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
16. 16.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) what someone thinks
17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
18. 18.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) I like football (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) however (d) so
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Kolkata is in India.
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Science is exciting. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
24. 24.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) an unsigned poster (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) the city water board
25. 25.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) the point you argue
26. 26.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) such as
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
38. 38.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
40. 40.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic

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