Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 672 · 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 of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Plants need water. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Rainy days are fun.
2. 2.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) very strong (c) not relevant
3. 3.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
5. 5.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
6. 6.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
7. 7.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the audience (c) the judges (d) the argument
8. 8.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) complete (d) weak
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) such as (c) this is because (d) however
10. 10.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) a rhyme
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
12. 12.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) saying it twice (d) shouting it
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
14. 14.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
16. 16.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
18. 18.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
30. 30.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a polite reply (d) a debate rule
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
34. 34.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) raise your voice (c) state their point fairly (d) laugh at them
36. 36.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ 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

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