Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 930 · 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: “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
4. 4.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Science is exciting.
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) ends the debate (c) links proof to the claim (d) repeats the claim
7. 7.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Plants need water. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
11. 11.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Plants need water. (d) Homework is dull.
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
15. 15.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
16. 16.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Meera’s plan for the class trip is useless because she is always late.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
19. 19.⚖️ 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
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) this is because
22. 22.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
24. 24.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
25. 25.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) trust a rumour (b) ask a stranger (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
26. 26.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ 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
28. 28.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
29. 29.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) point it out calmly (c) copy it back (d) ignore the judges
30. 30.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
32. 32.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
34. 34.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
37. 37.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) The Moon orbits Earth. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) Mangoes taste best.
39. 39.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Two shorter breaks would give the same rest without losing touch with lessons.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) raise your voice (b) state their point fairly (c) change the topic (d) laugh at them

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