Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 664 · 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.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the judges’ marks (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
2. 2.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
5. 5.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
6. 6.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
7. 7.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) due to
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) so
11. 11.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a debate rule (d) a polite reply
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) Because
14. 14.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) therefore
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) for example
17. 17.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) check where it came from (c) make it bigger (d) hide the source
19. 19.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
20. 20.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) but
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Mangoes taste best.
24. 24.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) homework is boring (c) you are a show-off (d) we can practise in class
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
26. 26.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
27. 27.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) you can’t grow plants (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) I love flowers
28. 28.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.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
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
34. 34.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Homework is dull.
35. 35.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
36. 36.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) this is because (d) due to
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope

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