Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 641 · 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.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
4. 4.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
5. 5.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
7. 7.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
13. 13.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
15. 15.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) I love flowers (c) you can’t grow plants (d) seeds cost under ₹500
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Mangoes taste best.
22. 22.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
24. 24.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
25. 25.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
34. 34.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Plants need water. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Ice is frozen water.
37. 37.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False

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