Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 657 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
2. 2.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
3. 3.🛡️ 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
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
6. 6.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a proven number (c) a measured result (d) always true
9. 9.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Homework is dull.
10. 10.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ 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
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
14. 14.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
16. 16.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Chess is boring. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ 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
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
21. 21.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
22. 22.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) use a reliable source
23. 23.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
32. 32.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
39. 39.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Bees make honey.
40. 40.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant

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