Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 981 · 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.🔎 A fact about cricket in a debate on school uniforms is… (a) very strong (b) very specific (c) not relevant
2. 2.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
3. 3.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “Lots of people think so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
5. 5.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a guess (b) an unsigned poster (c) a chat forward (d) the city water board
6. 6.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) a measured result (d) what someone thinks
7. 7.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
8. 8.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like lunch break (b) play helps us focus (c) sport is popular (d) you never play sport
9. 9.🧩 What is evidence? (a) a rhyme (b) facts that back a claim (c) a guess (d) your loudest point
10. 10.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) such as
13. 13.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Dogs beat cats as pets.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) as a result (c) for example (d) because
16. 16.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
17. 17.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
18. 18.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) gardens are pretty (c) you can’t grow plants (d) seeds cost under ₹500
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
20. 20.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Homework is dull. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
21. 21.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: a survey of 300 students in our school is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “I think I dreamt it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every school should have a daily sports period.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
26. 26.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
28. 28.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
29. 29.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) strong (b) proven (c) complete (d) weak
31. 31.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) a rude word (b) facts that support it (c) shouting it (d) saying it twice
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Dogs beat cats as pets. (b) Samosas are tastiest. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
33. 33.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
34. 34.True or false: “Rainy days are fun.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is a slippery slope. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
37. 37.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
38. 38.True or false: “In our class survey, 30 of 40 students said they read more when given time.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
40. 40.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everyone in my building bursts loud crackers, so it can’t be harmful.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or

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