Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 980 · 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 evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) a guess (c) your loudest point (d) facts that back a claim
2. 2.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a number you found (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a joke
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) because (d) therefore
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
6. 6.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Kolkata is in India. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Plants need water.
8. 8.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) I love flowers (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) you can’t grow plants
9. 9.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.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
11. 11.🛡️ 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
12. 12.True or false: “Chess is boring.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) not relevant (b) very strong (c) very specific
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Homework is dull.
17. 17.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
18. 18.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) proven (b) complete (c) weak (d) strong
19. 19.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) 30 of 40 students (b) lots of students
20. 20.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
21. 21.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) that is why (c) for example (d) therefore
23. 23.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Mangoes taste best. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Homework is dull. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
26. 26.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Kolkata is in India. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
28. 28.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
30. 30.True or false: In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
33. 33.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) a rude word
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for example (c) therefore (d) due to
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
36. 36.🚩 Which fallacy says an idea is right because many people do it? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Puzzles are great fun. (d) Plants need water.
38. 38.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Plants need water.

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