Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 99 · 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.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧐 An opinion is… (a) always true (b) a proven number (c) what someone thinks (d) a measured result
3. 3.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Mangoes taste best.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
4. 4.🧩 What is evidence? (a) your loudest point (b) a guess (c) facts that back a claim (d) a rhyme
5. 5.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
7. 7.True or false: “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
9. 9.True or false: “A triangle has 3 sides.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
11. 11.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “The Moon orbits Earth.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the attendance register for the whole year? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
15. 15.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) weak (c) proven (d) strong
16. 16.True or false: the school library’s record of books borrowed is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
19. 19.True or false: a rumour forwarded in a chat group is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it matters? (a) say their point (b) say why it matters
24. 24.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Ice is frozen water. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Rainy days are fun. (d) Kolkata is in India.
25. 25.🧩 Which words often start a piece of reasoning? (a) “Goodbye…” (b) “This shows that…” (c) “Hello, everyone…” (d) “Once upon a time…”
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “A lot of water gets wasted somewhere.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I love flowers (b) gardens are pretty (c) seeds cost under ₹500 (d) you can’t grow plants
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or give your evidence? (a) say their point (b) give your evidence
30. 30.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Samosas are tastiest. (d) Mangoes taste best.
32. 32.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) attacks the person (b) a fair rebuttal (c) dodges the point
33. 33.🚩 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
34. 34.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) so (d) due to
38. 38.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Earth orbits the Sun. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
39. 39.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should learn first aid.” (a) a claim (b) reasoning (c) evidence
40. 40.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable

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