Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 843 · 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.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
3. 3.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Bees make honey. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
8. 8.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
10. 10.🛡️ 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
11. 11.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
14. 14.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) laugh at them (b) change the topic (c) state their point fairly (d) raise your voice
15. 15.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
16. 16.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) loud and long (b) old and vague (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
18. 18.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) that is why
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
22. 22.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) although
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
30. 30.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “A short break for play helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
31. 31.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) you never play sport (c) play helps us focus (d) sport is popular
33. 33.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) your loudest point
34. 34.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
36. 36.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) gardens are pretty
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
38. 38.⚖️ 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
39. 39.🛡️ 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
40. 40.🚩 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) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it

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