Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 695 · 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 fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
2. 2.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
7. 7.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
8. 8.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.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
12. 12.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) strong (d) proven
13. 13.⚖️ 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
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
16. 16.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) a joke
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Chess is boring. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
20. 20.True or false: one friend’s guess is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
22. 22.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) adds a new topic
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Plants need water. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
29. 29.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) however (c) so (d) therefore
31. 31.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) because
37. 37.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
40. 40.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False

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