Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 662 · 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: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) a count of litter
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
6. 6.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
8. 8.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) weak (d) complete
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
12. 12.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
13. 13.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.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 attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) point it out calmly
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Ice is frozen water.
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Mangoes taste best.
20. 20.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Homework is dull.
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
22. 22.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
24. 24.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Kolkata is in India.
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
28. 28.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛡️ 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
32. 32.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) sport is popular
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) because (d) that is why
35. 35.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) best
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
37. 37.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
39. 39.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable

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