Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 722 · 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: “Cartoons are too silly.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
3. 3.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
4. 4.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
6. 6.🛡️ 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
7. 7.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Plants need water. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
8. 8.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
10. 10.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) ignore the judges (c) copy it back (d) shout at them
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) because
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
17. 17.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) make it bigger (c) hide the source (d) round it to 100
19. 19.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
20. 20.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
22. 22.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.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) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Rainy days are fun.
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
26. 26.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
27. 27.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Plants need water. (d) A year has 12 months.
32. 32.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
33. 33.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
35. 35.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
36. 36.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
38. 38.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
39. 39.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) adds a new topic
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) such as (d) but

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