Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 988 · 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.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
5. 5.True or false: a story you are not sure about is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
7. 7.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a measured result (c) a proven number (d) what someone thinks
8. 8.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Homework is dull. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Rainy days are fun.
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the point you argue (b) the judges’ marks (c) a number you found (d) a joke
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) this is because
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
13. 13.True or false: “My cousin said so.” is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “A class diary shows children who did chores finished homework on time more often.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our PE register shows fitness scores rose after daily games were tried for a term.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) slippery slope (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) everyone does it
17. 17.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) a count of litter (b) “I feel it” (c) “dustbins are green” (d) “my friend agrees”
18. 18.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “With teachers watching and simple tools, it can be done safely.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
19. 19.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
20. 20.True or false: “Kolkata is in India.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for example (c) that is why (d) as a result
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The school nurse recorded 25 small cuts and scrapes last term.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
24. 24.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
25. 25.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
26. 26.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I think I dreamt it.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
27. 27.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Once upon a time…” (b) “Goodbye…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “This shows that…”
28. 28.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
29. 29.True or false: “Frogs lay eggs.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Frogs lay eggs. (d) Samosas are tastiest.
32. 32.True or false: “This shows that giving time to read helps students read more.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “You can’t even grow a cactus, so who cares?” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
35. 35.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
36. 36.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
37. 37.True or false: They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Which reply answers this point? (a) play helps us focus (b) I like lunch break (c) you never play sport (d) sport is popular
39. 39.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
40. 40.True or false: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False

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