Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 943 · 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: “Pink is a lovely colour.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) false either/or
3. 3.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) you are a show-off (c) we can practise in class (d) homework is boring
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
5. 5.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it is wrong? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it is wrong
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) therefore (d) as a result
7. 7.True or false: “If you miss one homework, you will fail every exam and never get a job.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
9. 9.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
11. 11.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “dustbins are green” (b) “I feel it” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
14. 14.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means students who know first aid could help at once.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
16. 16.True or false: an unsigned post with no source is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) not relevant (c) very specific
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧩 What is evidence? (a) facts that back a claim (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
21. 21.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) ask a stranger (b) trust a rumour (c) guess (d) use a reliable source
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Plants need water. (c) Bees make honey. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
23. 23.True or false: “Plants need water.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
25. 25.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) Rainy days are fun. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
27. 27.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “I saw it on a random poster once.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is attacking the person. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
33. 33.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
35. 35.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
36. 36.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) although (d) therefore
39. 39.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence

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