Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 954 · 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.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
2. 2.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) change the topic (c) laugh at them (d) raise your voice
3. 3.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) so
7. 7.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) shout at them (b) copy it back (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
11. 11.True or false: “Everybody knows it.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
15. 15.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ 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
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “You can either study all day or play all day.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
18. 18.True or false: They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) as a result (d) for instance
20. 20.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
21. 21.🚩 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
22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “You are lazy, so of course you want rest.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
24. 24.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
30. 30.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Puzzles are great fun. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Mangoes taste best.
31. 31.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Hello, everyone…” (c) “Goodbye…” (d) “This shows that…”
32. 32.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) False (b) True
33. 33.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
36. 36.True or false: “Plants need water.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Homework is dull.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a polite reply (c) a strong piece of proof (d) a mistake in reasoning

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