Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 717 · 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: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) Tuesday (c) metre (d) best
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🛡️ 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
11. 11.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
13. 13.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
15. 15.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
17. 17.🛡️ 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) but
19. 19.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
21. 21.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
23. 23.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) as a result (c) for example (d) on the other hand
27. 27.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
28. 28.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
31. 31.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
32. 32.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Chess is boring. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
36. 36.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) your loudest point (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
40. 40.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) ends the debate

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