Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 620 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.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
3. 3.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) you can’t grow plants (d) I love flowers
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Rainy days are fun.
11. 11.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
13. 13.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) laugh at them (c) change the topic (d) state their point fairly
14. 14.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back
15. 15.🛡️ 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
16. 16.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
18. 18.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Rainy days are fun.
20. 20.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
22. 22.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) a rude word
23. 23.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) facts that back a claim (c) your loudest point (d) a rhyme
25. 25.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
26. 26.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
28. 28.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) ask a stranger (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) as a result (d) so
39. 39.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
40. 40.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True

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