Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 887 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Kolkata is in India.
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) because (d) for instance
7. 7.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) proven (d) weak
8. 8.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
11. 11.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) always true (d) what someone thinks
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
13. 13.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
17. 17.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) funny and short (c) old and vague (d) loud and long
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
19. 19.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) a joke
20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) For instance (d) Because
21. 21.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) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) for example
24. 24.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a mistake in reasoning (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a polite reply
28. 28.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Mangoes taste best.
31. 31.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
33. 33.True or false: “Spiders have 8 legs.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) your loudest point (c) a rhyme (d) a guess
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) that is why (c) so (d) as a result
38. 38.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “I feel it” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
40. 40.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True

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