Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 811 · 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 best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “I feel it”
2. 2.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) twelve
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) it takes subject time (c) teams teach cooperation
4. 4.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Chess is boring.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) because (c) for instance (d) as a result
10. 10.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) A year has 12 months.
16. 16.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Science is exciting.
20. 20.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) because (d) that is why
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
24. 24.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
26. 26.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) so (d) although
28. 28.⚖️ 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
29. 29.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
30. 30.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
31. 31.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
32. 32.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) a guess
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
35. 35.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) because (c) as a result (d) the reason is
37. 37.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “This shows that…”
38. 38.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) thanking the judges (b) a personal attack (c) answering their point (d) repeating your point
39. 39.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500

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