Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 948 · 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 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) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
3. 3.True or false: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
5. 5.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
7. 7.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) what someone thinks
8. 8.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) proven (d) strong
13. 13.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
14. 14.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) adds a new topic (b) repeats the claim (c) ends the debate (d) links proof to the claim
16. 16.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the argument (b) the judges (c) the speaker (d) the audience
17. 17.🧐 A fact is something that… (a) someone feels (b) is a guess (c) can be checked (d) is always funny
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.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
20. 20.🧩 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Kolkata is in India.
22. 22.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (b) a fair rebuttal (c) attacks the person
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
28. 28.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Chess is boring. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
31. 31.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: one friend’s guess? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a story you are not sure about? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
33. 33.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) a rhyme (d) facts that back a claim
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
35. 35.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
39. 39.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False

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