Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 726 · 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: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Science is exciting.
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
4. 4.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
9. 9.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Plants need water. (d) Chess is boring.
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
13. 13.🛡️ 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
14. 14.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) I like football (c) homework is boring (d) we can practise in class
17. 17.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) you never play sport (c) play helps us focus (d) sport is popular
18. 18.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) so
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) such as (c) this is because (d) because
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
25. 25.🛡️ 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
26. 26.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) best (c) metre (d) twelve
28. 28.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) what someone thinks (c) a measured result (d) always true
29. 29.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
32. 32.⚖️ 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
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning

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