Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 806 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Science is exciting.
2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
3. 3.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
5. 5.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.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) False (b) True
13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
14. 14.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
15. 15.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
16. 16.⚖️ 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
17. 17.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) so
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
22. 22.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the speaker (c) the argument (d) the audience
25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) therefore (d) however
26. 26.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) you never play sport (c) play helps us focus (d) I like lunch break
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
35. 35.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Rainy days are fun.
38. 38.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Plants need water. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
40. 40.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”

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