Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 997 · 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 eco club counted 200 plastic bottles thrown away in one week.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) so (d) although
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Plants need water. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Ice is frozen water.
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Chess is boring. (b) Spiders have 8 legs. (c) A year has 12 months. (d) Kolkata is in India.
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) funny and short (b) relevant and reliable (c) loud and long (d) old and vague
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Puzzles are great fun.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
9. 9.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
11. 11.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
12. 12.🔎 Before using a number in a debate, you should… (a) hide the source (b) make it bigger (c) check where it came from (d) round it to 100
13. 13.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
14. 14.True or false: They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Children should help with chores at home.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Samosas are tastiest. (b) Plants need water. (c) Cartoons are too silly. (d) Mangoes taste best.
17. 17.True or false: “Either you agree with me, or you are not my friend.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: figures from the city water board? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
19. 19.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Plants need water. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
21. 21.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Gardens look very pretty in spring.” — this attacks the person, not the point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: a survey of 300 students in our school? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
23. 23.🔎 Which source is most reliable in a debate on saving water? (a) a chat forward (b) a guess (c) the city water board (d) an unsigned poster
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Students should plant one tree every year.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
25. 25.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: the school nurse’s record of sick days? (a) strong evidence (b) weak evidence
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.🛡️ In a rebuttal, which comes first: give your evidence or say why it matters? (a) give your evidence (b) say why it matters
28. 28.True or false: “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: “Either we ban all snacks, or everyone will get sick.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) copy it back (b) shout at them (c) ignore the judges (d) point it out calmly
33. 33.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
34. 34.🔎 Which is more specific? (a) lots of students (b) 30 of 40 students
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) but (c) for instance (d) to give an example
36. 36.🧩 What does reasoning do? (a) repeats the claim (b) ends the debate (c) adds a new topic (d) links proof to the claim
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) because (d) due to

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