Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 84 · 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.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a proven number
2. 2.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
3. 3.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) ignore the judges (c) point it out calmly (d) shout at them
4. 4.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the argument (c) the judges (d) the speaker
5. 5.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) hide the source (c) make it bigger (d) check where it came from
6. 6.⚖️ 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
7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) although (c) however (d) that is why
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Science is exciting.
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Plants need water. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
12. 12.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) due to (d) as a result
14. 14.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) A year has 12 months.
15. 15.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
17. 17.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) for example
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
20. 20.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
24. 24.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) because
27. 27.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
28. 28.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
29. 29.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ 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
31. 31.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) raise your voice (c) laugh at them (d) state their point fairly
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) for instance
33. 33.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you are a show-off (b) homework is boring (c) I like football (d) we can practise in class
34. 34.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) a joke
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) because
37. 37.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
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say their point? (a) give your evidence (b) say their point
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence

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