Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 818 · 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 linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) so (d) for example
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
3. 3.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Ice is frozen water.
6. 6.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
7. 7.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) can be checked (c) is always funny (d) is a guess
8. 8.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) a rude word (c) shouting it (d) saying it twice
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
16. 16.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
17. 17.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
18. 18.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Ice is frozen water.
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
21. 21.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
22. 22.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) because (d) due to
26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
28. 28.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
30. 30.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) I love flowers (d) you can’t grow plants
31. 31.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
32. 32.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) a guess (c) a chat forward (d) an unsigned poster
33. 33.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
35. 35.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) repeating your point (c) thanking the judges (d) answering their point
38. 38.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) for instance
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A forwarded message says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific

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