Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 623 · 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 fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
2. 2.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) shouting it (c) saying it twice (d) a rude word
3. 3.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
7. 7.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) facts that back a claim (d) a guess
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
11. 11.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) answering their point (b) a personal attack (c) thanking the judges (d) repeating your point
15. 15.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) complete (c) proven (d) strong
16. 16.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
19. 19.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) it takes subject time (c) teams teach cooperation
26. 26.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) however
30. 30.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) I love flowers (d) you can’t grow plants
32. 32.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
37. 37.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Plants need water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Rainy days are fun.
38. 38.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion

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