Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 74 · 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.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
2. 2.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
6. 6.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) such as
10. 10.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
12. 12.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
15. 15.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
17. 17.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) complete (c) weak (d) proven
18. 18.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
20. 20.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) a count of litter
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
22. 22.🛡️ 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
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) that is why
25. 25.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
30. 30.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
36. 36.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a polite reply (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Plants need water. (d) A year has 12 months.
38. 38.🛡️ 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
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim

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