Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 798 · 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.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) you can’t grow plants (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) I love flowers
2. 2.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) ends the debate
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
6. 6.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) loud and long (c) relevant and reliable (d) old and vague
9. 9.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
13. 13.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
15. 15.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
17. 17.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) I like football (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) A year has 12 months.
19. 19.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Mangoes taste best.
20. 20.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
21. 21.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) proven (c) complete (d) strong
22. 22.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) because (c) for example (d) to give an example
24. 24.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: one friend’s guess is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) this is because
30. 30.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
33. 33.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Plants need water. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Science is exciting.
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
35. 35.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) a measured result (d) what someone thinks
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
37. 37.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
39. 39.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable

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