Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 787 · 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.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Chess is boring.
3. 3.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
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.⚖️ 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
8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for instance (d) so
9. 9.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) so (d) for instance
11. 11.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
13. 13.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) check where it came from (b) round it to 100 (c) hide the source (d) make it bigger
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
18. 18.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Plants need water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
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.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) old and vague (d) relevant and reliable
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
24. 24.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
26. 26.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) weak (c) complete (d) strong
28. 28.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) gardens are pretty (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) I love flowers
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
30. 30.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Plants need water. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
31. 31.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Rainy days are fun.
32. 32.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) shout at them
33. 33.🧩 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”
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
35. 35.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
37. 37.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim

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