Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 644 · 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 of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Mangoes taste best.
2. 2.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) although (d) that is why
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a polite reply
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) because (d) due to
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Homework is dull. (d) A year has 12 months.
22. 22.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) we can practise in class (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Science is exciting.
25. 25.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) a personal attack (c) thanking the judges (d) answering their point
26. 26.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) Tuesday (c) twelve (d) metre
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
30. 30.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for example
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) because (d) this is because
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
34. 34.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
35. 35.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
37. 37.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False

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