Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 994 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) but (d) due to
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Ishaan wants a reading hour, but he is a show-off, so ignore him.” (a) attacking the person (b) slippery slope (c) everyone does it (d) false either/or
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Science is exciting. (b) A year has 12 months. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) The Moon orbits Earth.
4. 4.🚩 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
5. 5.🧐 Fact or opinion? “A year has 12 months.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
6. 6.🧐 Which word often signals an opinion? (a) twelve (b) metre (c) Tuesday (d) best
7. 7.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
8. 8.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Everybody leaves the tap running, so it doesn’t matter.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
9. 9.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
10. 10.True or false: “Mangoes taste best.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Plastic comes in many colours.” (a) dodges the point (b) attacks the person (c) a fair rebuttal
12. 12.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
13. 13.True or false: “Children should help with chores at home.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a debate rule (b) a strong piece of proof (c) a polite reply (d) a mistake in reasoning
16. 16.🧐 An opinion is… (a) a measured result (b) what someone thinks (c) always true (d) a proven number
17. 17.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
18. 18.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) you can’t grow plants (b) gardens are pretty (c) I love flowers (d) seeds cost under ₹500
19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
20. 20.🛡️ A good rebuttal attacks… (a) the audience (b) the argument (c) the speaker (d) the judges
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school library’s record of books borrowed? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
23. 23.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “The canteen sold 300 fruit cups in the week they cost ₹10.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
25. 25.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “It is good for many reasons.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
27. 27.🛡️ 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) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
28. 28.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
29. 29.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it matters or give your evidence? (a) say why it matters (b) give your evidence
30. 30.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Earth orbits the Sun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
32. 32.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “Your point about recycling is wrong because you are only in Class 6.” (a) everyone does it (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
33. 33.True or false: “Our school should have a library period every day.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Puzzles are great fun. (b) Dogs beat cats as pets. (c) Science is exciting. (d) Ice is frozen water.
35. 35.True or false: “Dogs beat cats as pets.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
38. 38.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: say why it is wrong or give your evidence? (a) say why it is wrong (b) give your evidence
39. 39.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
40. 40.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Plants need water. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Homework is dull.

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