Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 82 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) practice needs homework (c) kids need time to rest
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
5. 5.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) Tuesday (c) metre (d) best
6. 6.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
9. 9.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
10. 10.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
11. 11.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
14. 14.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Plants need water. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
17. 17.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
18. 18.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “I feel it” (c) a count of litter (d) “dustbins are green”
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “You just hate sport because you always lose.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) however (d) for example
22. 22.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Plants need water. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
28. 28.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) ask a stranger (c) trust a rumour (d) guess
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
31. 31.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
33. 33.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
34. 34.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
35. 35.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Chess is boring.
38. 38.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False

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