Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 688 · 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: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) due to
4. 4.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) links proof to the claim (c) repeats the claim (d) ends the debate
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
9. 9.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
19. 19.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) make it bigger (b) hide the source (c) round it to 100 (d) check where it came from
20. 20.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) twelve (c) best (d) metre
22. 22.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
24. 24.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
26. 26.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) however (d) on the other hand
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) but (c) however (d) although
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
36. 36.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
37. 37.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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