Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 890 · 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 says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
2. 2.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) gardens are pretty (c) you can’t grow plants (d) I love flowers
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) as a result
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Plants need water. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
5. 5.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Plants need water. (d) Rainy days are fun.
6. 6.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) however
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
13. 13.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “School canteens should serve more fruit.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) but (d) however
16. 16.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
20. 20.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
21. 21.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
22. 22.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
24. 24.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
26. 26.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is a guess
27. 27.True or false: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “The Moon orbits Earth.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Cartoons are too silly.
30. 30.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) best (b) Tuesday (c) twelve (d) metre
31. 31.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.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 dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Homework is dull.

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