Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 892 · 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.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a mistake in reasoning
2. 2.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
3. 3.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
5. 5.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) a guess
6. 6.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Kolkata is in India.
7. 7.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) someone feels (c) is a guess (d) can be checked
8. 8.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) a measured result (d) what someone thinks
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
12. 12.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
16. 16.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
18. 18.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) relevant and reliable (d) funny and short
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
20. 20.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) for instance (d) but
22. 22.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) hide the source (c) check where it came from (d) make it bigger
23. 23.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
24. 24.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
25. 25.🚩 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) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
28. 28.True or false: “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Kolkata is in India.
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
31. 31.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) but (c) that is why (d) because
34. 34.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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Bees make honey.
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) adds a new topic (c) links proof to the claim (d) ends the debate
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “This shows that…”

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