Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 638 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) that is why (d) however
2. 2.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
3. 3.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
7. 7.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
8. 8.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ 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
11. 11.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
18. 18.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) a joke
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
20. 20.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) a personal attack (c) answering their point (d) thanking the judges
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
22. 22.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
25. 25.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
27. 27.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) due to
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
33. 33.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a debate rule (d) a polite reply
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
37. 37.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
40. 40.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True

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