Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 835 · 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: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
4. 4.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
6. 6.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
7. 7.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ 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
12. 12.🛡️ 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
13. 13.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 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”
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) such as (d) to give an example
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Chess is boring.
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Chess is boring.
23. 23.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) strong (c) complete (d) weak
24. 24.🚩 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
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill
27. 27.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for example (c) although (d) therefore
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) however (d) such as
32. 32.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) best (d) Tuesday
33. 33.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
34. 34.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
37. 37.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) change the topic
39. 39.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion

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