Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 8 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
2. 2.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
12. 12.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Plants need water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
15. 15.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
20. 20.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or say their point? (a) say why it matters (b) say their point
22. 22.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) weak (b) complete (c) proven (d) strong
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
24. 24.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a joke (d) a number you found
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
27. 27.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a proven number
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) because (c) although (d) therefore
30. 30.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) for example
32. 32.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
34. 34.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
38. 38.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
39. 39.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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