Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 747 · 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.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
5. 5.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
6. 6.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
10. 10.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
12. 12.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
13. 13.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
16. 16.⚖️ 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
17. 17.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) gardens are pretty
18. 18.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
19. 19.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
22. 22.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
24. 24.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
26. 26.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) can be checked (b) someone feels (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
29. 29.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
32. 32.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
33. 33.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
35. 35.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
36. 36.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) so (d) but
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable

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