Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 634 · 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.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) hide the source (c) make it bigger (d) round it to 100
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
4. 4.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
6. 6.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) to give an example
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Science is exciting.
11. 11.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
14. 14.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
16. 16.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
18. 18.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ 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
20. 20.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
23. 23.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) complete (d) weak
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
25. 25.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
26. 26.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is always funny (c) is a guess (d) someone feels
27. 27.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
28. 28.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🛡️ 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
36. 36.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Plants need water. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example

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