Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 913 · 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.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) a count of litter (c) “I feel it” (d) “dustbins are green”
6. 6.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) what someone thinks
7. 7.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) weak (d) proven
8. 8.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) relevant and reliable
9. 9.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
10. 10.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Ice is frozen water.
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
15. 15.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
16. 16.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) so (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) however (d) that is why
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) although (d) therefore
20. 20.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Chess is boring. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
21. 21.True or false: “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
23. 23.True or false: “Our swimming coach’s register shows 18 of 20 beginners could float within a month.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
25. 25.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
26. 26.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) A triangle has 3 sides. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
27. 27.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the judges (b) the speaker (c) the audience (d) the argument
29. 29.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Homework is dull. (c) Plants need water. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) for example (c) such as (d) because
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) teams teach cooperation
33. 33.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “You never read anything yourself.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
35. 35.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Studies show things.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or say their point? (a) say why it is wrong (b) say their point
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) but (c) such as (d) due to
40. 40.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) I love flowers (d) you can’t grow plants

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