Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 921 · 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.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very specific (c) very strong
4. 4.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
5. 5.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a proven number
6. 6.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) slippery slope
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) best (d) Tuesday
13. 13.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Pink is a lovely colour. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
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.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
19. 19.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
20. 20.True or false: “If we allow one extra break, soon there will be no lessons at all.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) proven (d) weak
22. 22.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the speaker (c) the judges (d) the audience
23. 23.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “You only say that to please the teacher.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) due to (d) on the other hand
26. 26.🛡️ 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
27. 27.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) seeds cost under ₹500
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.⚖️ 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
30. 30.True or false: “It is good for many reasons.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) kids need a long rest (c) we forget in long breaks
32. 32.⚖️ 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
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
34. 34.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
37. 37.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
38. 38.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) so (d) as a result
40. 40.⚖️ 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

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