Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 622 · 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.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
4. 4.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Ice is frozen water.
5. 5.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
7. 7.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
12. 12.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
15. 15.⚖️ 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
16. 16.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is a guess
17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
18. 18.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the speaker
19. 19.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ 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
21. 21.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) ends the debate
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Rainy days are fun.
23. 23.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
28. 28.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
32. 32.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
36. 36.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.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
39. 39.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) point it out calmly (c) copy it back (d) shout at them
40. 40.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True

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