Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 694 · 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 linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) such as
2. 2.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Plants need water. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) but
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🚩 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
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) for example (d) such as
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
13. 13.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Bees make honey.
16. 16.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
19. 19.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
22. 22.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) as a result (d) this is because
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) however
29. 29.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
31. 31.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) is always funny (c) can be checked (d) someone feels
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.⚖️ 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
34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
35. 35.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) that is why (d) as a result
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it

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