Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 991 · 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: “Our class should start a recycling corner.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) attacking the person (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) everyone does it
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) because
4. 4.True or false: “Students should learn first aid.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) it takes subject time (c) exercise keeps us fit
6. 6.🛡️ 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) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
7. 7.True or false: In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) state their point fairly (b) laugh at them (c) change the topic (d) raise your voice
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
10. 10.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
11. 11.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say their point or say why it is wrong? (a) say their point (b) say why it is wrong
12. 12.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on saving water: “My favourite colour is green.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
13. 13.True or false: “So a recycling corner could stop much of that waste.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) the point you argue (c) the judges’ marks (d) a number you found
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: figures from the city water board is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: a fact from our science textbook is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “All my friends skip breakfast, so it must be fine.” (a) attacking the person (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
20. 20.True or false: “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “Lots of students like it.” (a) not relevant (b) not reliable (c) not specific
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
24. 24.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) homework is boring (b) I like football (c) you are a show-off (d) we can practise in class
25. 25.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “my friend agrees” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “I feel it”
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Earth orbits the Sun. (c) Bees make honey. (d) Chess is boring.
29. 29.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) the city water board (b) an unsigned poster (c) a chat forward (d) a guess
30. 30.True or false: the attendance register for the whole year is strong evidence. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “A website with no name says so.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A triangle has 3 sides.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
33. 33.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) links proof to the claim (b) repeats the claim (c) adds a new topic (d) ends the debate
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) although (d) the reason is
35. 35.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a rumour forwarded in a chat group? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “My mother makes very tasty dal.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) attacks the person (c) dodges the point
39. 39.True or false: “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” is a false either/or. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

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