Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 788 · 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 point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) teams teach cooperation
2. 2.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Plants need water. (d) Science is exciting.
3. 3.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
7. 7.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
13. 13.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a debate rule (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a strong piece of proof
14. 14.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) a count of litter (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
17. 17.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) sport is popular (c) you never play sport (d) I like lunch break
18. 18.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
19. 19.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the judges
20. 20.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) homework is boring (c) I like football (d) we can practise in class
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
23. 23.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
25. 25.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) for example (d) so
32. 32.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) best (c) metre (d) twelve
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) so
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence

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