Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 715 · 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.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) although
3. 3.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) adds a new topic
4. 4.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
5. 5.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
14. 14.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) because (c) as a result (d) the reason is
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.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
28. 28.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the audience (c) the speaker (d) the judges
29. 29.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
32. 32.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
33. 33.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) proven (d) weak
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say why it is wrong? (a) say why it matters (b) say why it is wrong
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500

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