Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 663 · 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 is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
2. 2.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) strong (d) complete
3. 3.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
4. 4.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
7. 7.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
9. 9.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
10. 10.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) relevant and reliable (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
11. 11.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
13. 13.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) as a result
19. 19.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
28. 28.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a joke (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
32. 32.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
34. 34.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) use a reliable source (d) guess
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
36. 36.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Science is exciting.
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
40. 40.⚖️ 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

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