Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 992 · 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.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) so (d) although
2. 2.🛡️ What is a rebuttal? (a) a personal attack (b) answering their point (c) repeating your point (d) thanking the judges
3. 3.True or false: “Lots of students like it.” — this is weak because it is not relevant to the topic. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
5. 5.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) round it to 100 (b) make it bigger (c) hide the source (d) check where it came from
6. 6.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Ice is frozen water.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Frogs lay eggs. (b) Kolkata is in India. (c) Mangoes taste best. (d) Spiders have 8 legs.
8. 8.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on school gardens: “Cricket is popular in India.” (a) not reliable (b) not specific (c) not relevant
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) because (d) on the other hand
10. 10.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: They said “Homework helps us practise.” Reply: “Practice can happen in class, where the teacher can help.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Why trust Arjun on saving water? He has messy handwriting.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ They said “Homework helps us practise.” Which reply answers this point? (a) I like football (b) you are a show-off (c) homework is boring (d) we can practise in class
15. 15.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Cartoons are too silly. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Earth orbits the Sun.
17. 17.True or false: In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” — this is weak because its source is not reliable. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “A year has 12 months.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔎 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
21. 21.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) slippery slope (b) everyone does it (c) false either/or (d) attacking the person
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Students should plant one tree every year.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
25. 25.True or false: “Every child should learn to swim.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) ends the debate (c) adds a new topic (d) links proof to the claim
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) for instance
28. 28.True or false: “Science is exciting.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) copy it back (c) shout at them (d) point it out calmly
31. 31.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Students won’t read in a reading hour.” Reply: “In our trial week, 32 of 40 students finished a book.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
32. 32.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
33. 33.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Science is exciting.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
34. 34.🛡️ When you rebut, what do you do first? (a) change the topic (b) laugh at them (c) raise your voice (d) state their point fairly
35. 35.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
36. 36.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) guess (c) ask a stranger (d) trust a rumour
37. 37.True or false: “Homework is dull.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
40. 40.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence

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