Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 648 · 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 says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
2. 2.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
5. 5.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
6. 6.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) adds a new topic
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
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.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
12. 12.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
14. 14.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
17. 17.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
21. 21.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) therefore
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
27. 27.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
29. 29.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
30. 30.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
32. 32.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
34. 34.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because
35. 35.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
36. 36.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) but (d) on the other hand
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
39. 39.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) change the topic
40. 40.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) you never play sport (c) play helps us focus (d) sport is popular

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