Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 893 · 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.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) a count of litter (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a false either/or. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
8. 8.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
10. 10.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
11. 11.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) point it out calmly
13. 13.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
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) however (c) so (d) although
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for instance (d) so
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) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “Libraries are quiet places.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
20. 20.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) because (c) this is because (d) for instance
22. 22.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) metre
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
25. 25.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
28. 28.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) a rude word (c) facts that support it (d) saying it twice
29. 29.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
31. 31.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is a guess (b) someone feels (c) can be checked (d) is always funny
32. 32.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
33. 33.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a guess (b) a rhyme (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
38. 38.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.True or false: “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False

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