Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 93 · 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.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Plants need water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Mangoes taste best.
2. 2.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Spiders have 8 legs.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
3. 3.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You either love cricket or you hate sports.” (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
6. 6.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) I like lunch break (c) play helps us focus (d) you never play sport
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Pink is a lovely colour. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Mangoes taste best.
9. 9.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) old and vague (b) loud and long (c) funny and short (d) relevant and reliable
10. 10.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific
11. 11.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Everybody knows it.”? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) facts that support it (b) shouting it (c) saying it twice (d) a rude word
17. 17.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
18. 18.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
19. 19.True or false: “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) Tuesday (b) best (c) metre (d) twelve
21. 21.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) use a reliable source (c) guess (d) trust a rumour
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) however (c) this is because (d) that is why
23. 23.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) due to
25. 25.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) although (d) but
27. 27.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill
30. 30.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
33. 33.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) an unsigned poster (c) the city water board (d) a guess
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
35. 35.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
37. 37.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
39. 39.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on homework: “Mount Everest is very tall.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
40. 40.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True

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