Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 804 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
2. 2.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
5. 5.⚖️ 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
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
7. 7.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) proven (c) strong (d) weak
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Ice is frozen water.
11. 11.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
13. 13.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) but (c) the reason is (d) because
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Plants need water. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
17. 17.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
20. 20.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) so (c) although (d) but
23. 23.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
28. 28.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Goodbye…”
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
31. 31.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Ice is frozen water.
32. 32.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Mangoes taste best.
38. 38.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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