Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 776 · 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.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
6. 6.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Kolkata is in India.
7. 7.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
9. 9.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
15. 15.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) False (b) True
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
17. 17.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
19. 19.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.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
22. 22.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
27. 27.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
29. 29.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
30. 30.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ 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
34. 34.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
36. 36.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a chat forward (c) a guess (d) an unsigned poster

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