Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 831 · 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.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
3. 3.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) A year has 12 months.
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
5. 5.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
9. 9.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a fact from our science textbook? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
12. 12.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
13. 13.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) point it out calmly (c) shout at them (d) ignore the judges
14. 14.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
16. 16.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
17. 17.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) this is because (c) so (d) such as
19. 19.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
24. 24.True or false: In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
28. 28.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
30. 30.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the speaker (b) the judges (c) the argument (d) the audience
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
32. 32.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
34. 34.🛡️ 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
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) so
36. 36.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Rainy days are fun.
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence

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