Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 827 · 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 does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
2. 2.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) a number you found (c) the judges’ marks (d) a joke
3. 3.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) so (d) to give an example
7. 7.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
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) it takes subject time (c) exercise keeps us fit
11. 11.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the judges (c) the argument (d) the speaker
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
14. 14.True or false: “You can either study all day or play all day.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) such as (c) because (d) the reason is
17. 17.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) proven (c) strong (d) weak
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
19. 19.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) play helps us focus (c) sport is popular (d) I like lunch break
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
22. 22.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
24. 24.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
25. 25.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a mistake in reasoning
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Pink is a lovely colour.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
27. 27.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
29. 29.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
30. 30.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
31. 31.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
32. 32.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) I love flowers (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
35. 35.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) due to (d) because
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
40. 40.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) point it out calmly (b) shout at them (c) copy it back (d) ignore the judges

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