Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 860 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
2. 2.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) you can’t grow plants (c) gardens are pretty (d) seeds cost under ₹500
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) so
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
10. 10.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you never play sport (b) sport is popular (c) play helps us focus (d) I like lunch break
14. 14.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
16. 16.⚖️ 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
17. 17.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) so
19. 19.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A triangle has 3 sides. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Rainy days are fun.
21. 21.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Chess is boring.
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
24. 24.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Dogs beat cats as pets.
27. 27.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
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 of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Bees make honey.
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
35. 35.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) guess (b) ask a stranger (c) trust a rumour (d) use a reliable source
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
37. 37.True or false: “Puzzles are great fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) best (c) twelve (d) Tuesday
39. 39.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True

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