Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 748 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) for example
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) ends the debate (b) repeats the claim (c) links proof to the claim (d) adds a new topic
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) such as (d) for example
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
9. 9.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Chess is boring. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Science is exciting.
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
13. 13.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the audience (c) the speaker (d) the judges
15. 15.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) a proven number (d) always true
16. 16.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
19. 19.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
21. 21.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) so (d) due to
23. 23.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Rainy days are fun.
25. 25.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we skip one practice, our team will lose every match this year.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
29. 29.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
31. 31.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) so
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) A year has 12 months.
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
36. 36.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) repeating your point (c) answering their point (d) a personal attack
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
40. 40.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal

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