Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 707 · 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: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) such as
8. 8.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) “I feel it” (d) a count of litter
9. 9.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
14. 14.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) what someone thinks
15. 15.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
16. 16.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
21. 21.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) although
26. 26.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) but (d) to give an example
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
32. 32.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) Tuesday (c) best (d) metre
34. 34.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Mangoes taste best.
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.🛡️ 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
38. 38.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable

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