Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 933 · 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.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
2. 2.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) copy it back (d) point it out calmly
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) however
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
6. 6.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) sport is popular (b) play helps us focus (c) I like lunch break (d) you never play sport
7. 7.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “my friend agrees” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Cartoons are too silly.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) links proof to the claim (c) repeats the claim (d) ends the debate
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) but (c) the reason is (d) so
16. 16.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
17. 17.⚖️ 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
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “That’s only because you are so slow.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) such as
21. 21.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) gardens are pretty (c) I love flowers (d) seeds cost under ₹500
22. 22.True or false: “Lots of students copy homework, so it is okay.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) therefore
24. 24.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) is always funny (b) is a guess (c) someone feels (d) can be checked
27. 27.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ 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
29. 29.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Some people say it helps somehow.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) although (d) therefore
33. 33.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) repeating your point (b) thanking the judges (c) a personal attack (d) answering their point
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
35. 35.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A website with no name says so.” (a) not reliable (b) not relevant (c) not specific

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