Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 845 · 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? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
6. 6.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) a proven number (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
7. 7.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
8. 8.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
9. 9.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) you never play sport (c) play helps us focus (d) I like lunch break
10. 10.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) twelve (d) best
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
15. 15.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ 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
18. 18.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
20. 20.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
21. 21.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) it takes subject time
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
27. 27.True or false: “Ice is frozen water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
29. 29.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) time with grandparents (c) we forget in long breaks
31. 31.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “This shows that…” (d) “Goodbye…”
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
33. 33.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
36. 36.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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