Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 858 · 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? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
2. 2.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) can be checked (c) someone feels (d) is always funny
3. 3.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) that is why
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
8. 8.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
10. 10.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) for instance
15. 15.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
16. 16.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a polite reply (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a mistake in reasoning (d) a debate rule
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
18. 18.🚩 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
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
24. 24.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) I love flowers (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
27. 27.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Plants need water. (d) Kolkata is in India.
28. 28.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
29. 29.🔎 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
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
31. 31.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) metre (c) best (d) twelve
32. 32.True or false: “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
34. 34.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) kids need a long rest (c) we forget in long breaks
37. 37.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
38. 38.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
39. 39.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say why it matters? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say why it matters
40. 40.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False

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