Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 681 · 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: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) is a guess (d) someone feels
9. 9.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
10. 10.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) complete (c) proven (d) strong
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
13. 13.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
15. 15.🚩 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) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
17. 17.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) old and vague (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
21. 21.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
25. 25.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
26. 26.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
30. 30.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
32. 32.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) I love flowers (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
33. 33.🚩 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) as a result (d) for instance
35. 35.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True

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