Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 794 · 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.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) because (c) such as (d) but
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) however
6. 6.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) gardens are pretty (c) you can’t grow plants (d) seeds cost under ₹500
7. 7.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) saying it twice (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
10. 10.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
15. 15.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
17. 17.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) however (d) but
19. 19.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
20. 20.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Plants need water. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
27. 27.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
30. 30.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
33. 33.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) because (c) therefore (d) but
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) we can practise in class (b) you are a show-off (c) I like football (d) homework is boring
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) therefore (d) on the other hand

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