Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 78 · 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: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
6. 6.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
8. 8.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) complete (d) weak
11. 11.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) repeats the claim (d) links proof to the claim
12. 12.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
13. 13.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) we can practise in class (c) I like football (d) you are a show-off
15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
16. 16.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) for instance
19. 19.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) therefore (c) although (d) for example
22. 22.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) although
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
26. 26.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
27. 27.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
29. 29.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
35. 35.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
40. 40.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) a number you found (d) the point you argue

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