Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 964 · 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 is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a joke
2. 2.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
3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
4. 4.True or false: “A forwarded message says so.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
8. 8.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
10. 10.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🛡️ 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) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
12. 12.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
13. 13.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
14. 14.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Frogs lay eggs.
16. 16.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
18. 18.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a rhyme (c) a guess (d) facts that back a claim
19. 19.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Anyway, I like football more than homework.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
20. 20.True or false: figures from the city water board is weak evidence. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
22. 22.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Some people say it helps somehow.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
23. 23.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “My neighbour heard it from someone.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) such as (d) so
25. 25.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
26. 26.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) shouting it (b) facts that support it (c) saying it twice (d) a rude word
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Homework is dull.
28. 28.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
29. 29.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Spiders have 8 legs. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Dogs beat cats as pets. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
32. 32.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
33. 33.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
34. 34.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
35. 35.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) seeds cost under ₹500 (c) gardens are pretty (d) you can’t grow plants
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) although (d) for instance
37. 37.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
38. 38.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

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