Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 92 · 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: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Science is exciting.
5. 5.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our school should have a library period every day.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
11. 11.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
12. 12.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
13. 13.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
16. 16.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
17. 17.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
19. 19.🧐 An opinion is… (a) what someone thinks (b) always true (c) a measured result (d) a proven number
20. 20.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) laugh at them (c) state their point fairly (d) raise your voice
21. 21.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
22. 22.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “dustbins are green” (c) “my friend agrees” (d) “I feel it”
23. 23.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) sport is popular (c) play helps us focus (d) you never play sport
24. 24.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
26. 26.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
28. 28.⚖️ 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
29. 29.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) as a result (d) that is why
33. 33.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “This shows that…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Once upon a time…” (d) “Goodbye…”
34. 34.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) but (d) for instance
39. 39.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) old and vague (c) relevant and reliable (d) loud and long
40. 40.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence

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