Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 902 · 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.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
2. 2.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) a measured result (c) what someone thinks (d) always true
3. 3.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
4. 4.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) so
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) but (c) the reason is (d) as a result
7. 7.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
9. 9.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
10. 10.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) I love flowers (d) gardens are pretty
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
14. 14.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
15. 15.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) cooking is a life skill (c) we learn healthy food
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) state their point fairly (c) raise your voice (d) laugh at them
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Samosas are tastiest.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
26. 26.True or false: the school nurse’s record of sick days is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) Science is exciting. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
30. 30.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
35. 35.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
37. 37.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Hello, everyone…”
38. 38.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme

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