Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 939 · 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.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
3. 3.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a proven number (b) always true (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
4. 4.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
5. 5.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a mistake in reasoning (b) a polite reply (c) a debate rule (d) a strong piece of proof
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “The whole class says the plan is great, so it must be right.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
7. 7.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) weak (d) complete
8. 8.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
10. 10.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
11. 11.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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
13. 13.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
16. 16.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) a number you found (d) the judges’ marks
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Science is exciting.
23. 23.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Rainy days are fun.
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) although (c) because (d) that is why
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
27. 27.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
29. 29.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) false either/or (b) attacking the person (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
30. 30.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on reading: “Trains run on tracks.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
31. 31.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very specific (b) not relevant (c) very strong
34. 34.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.⚖️ 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
38. 38.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) metre (b) best (c) Tuesday (d) twelve
40. 40.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students

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