Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 70 · 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.⚖️ 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
2. 2.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Mangoes taste best.
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
5. 5.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Rainy days are fun.
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
9. 9.🛡️ 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
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Plants need water. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
12. 12.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
13. 13.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) the city water board (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
14. 14.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
16. 16.⚖️ 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
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
18. 18.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) however (d) on the other hand
26. 26.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
27. 27.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) trust a rumour (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
28. 28.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.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) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) someone feels (d) is a guess
35. 35.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
40. 40.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so

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