Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 674 · 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 does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) repeats the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) links proof to the claim
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) time with grandparents (c) we forget in long breaks
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
8. 8.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) play helps us focus
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
11. 11.⚖️ 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) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
13. 13.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
16. 16.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “I feel it” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) a count of litter
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
24. 24.⚖️ 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
25. 25.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
27. 27.🚩 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
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
33. 33.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
34. 34.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) I love flowers (c) gardens are pretty (d) you can’t grow plants
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
37. 37.🛡️ 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False

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