Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 807 · 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.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) facts that support it
2. 2.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
6. 6.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the judges
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
8. 8.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
10. 10.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) ends the debate (c) links proof to the claim (d) adds a new topic
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Frogs lay eggs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Rainy days are fun.
13. 13.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) strong (c) complete (d) weak
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Plants need water. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
23. 23.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
26. 26.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) so (d) for instance
28. 28.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) because
31. 31.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Science is exciting.
35. 35.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
37. 37.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) guess (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) however (c) such as (d) so
39. 39.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
40. 40.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False

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