Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 755 · 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: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: a story you are not sure about is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
7. 7.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
8. 8.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) but
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
13. 13.⚖️ 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
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Mangoes taste best.
17. 17.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) because (d) although
21. 21.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) ignore the judges (c) point it out calmly (d) shout at them
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🛡️ 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
24. 24.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) a rhyme
25. 25.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
28. 28.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) can be checked (c) is a guess (d) someone feels
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
30. 30.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
31. 31.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) a proven number (c) a measured result (d) always true
32. 32.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
34. 34.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
38. 38.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) I like lunch break (c) play helps us focus (d) sport is popular
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Science is exciting. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
40. 40.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”

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