Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 751 · 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 school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) for example (d) such as
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) although (c) however (d) on the other hand
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
12. 12.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
15. 15.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
19. 19.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) raise your voice (c) change the topic (d) laugh at them
20. 20.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) I love flowers (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
21. 21.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
28. 28.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
32. 32.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) that is why (d) to give an example
36. 36.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Plants need water. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
38. 38.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
40. 40.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True

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