Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 826 · 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.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) ask a stranger (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
2. 2.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
3. 3.🚩 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
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Studies show things.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) for instance
8. 8.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
9. 9.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
13. 13.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) A year has 12 months.
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
15. 15.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) the reason is
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) links proof to the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) ends the debate
22. 22.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
24. 24.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Plants need water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
25. 25.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) however
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
32. 32.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) gardens are pretty
34. 34.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
36. 36.True or false: “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) best (c) twelve (d) Tuesday
40. 40.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Hello, everyone…” (b) “Once upon a time…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Goodbye…”

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