Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 709 · 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.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) gardens are pretty (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) you can’t grow plants
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
3. 3.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) although
6. 6.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) shouting it (c) facts that support it (d) a rude word
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
14. 14.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
15. 15.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
21. 21.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
29. 29.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
36. 36.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) is always funny (c) is a guess (d) someone feels
37. 37.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
38. 38.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a proven number (c) always true (d) a measured result
39. 39.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence

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