Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 998 · 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.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
2. 2.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) evidence (b) reasoning (c) a claim
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔎 What makes evidence strong? (a) relevant and reliable (b) old and vague (c) loud and long (d) funny and short
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Earth orbits the Sun.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) so (d) due to
11. 11.True or false: “Either the class is painted blue, or it will look terrible.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧐 How can you check a fact? (a) use a reliable source (b) guess (c) trust a rumour (d) ask a stranger
13. 13.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Long holidays help us rest.” Reply: “Let’s talk about something else instead.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
14. 14.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If we let Class 7 use the ground once, they will take it over forever.” (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) attacking the person (d) slippery slope
15. 15.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Don’t listen to Kabir’s idea about the canteen — he can’t even tie his shoelaces.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: measured results from our class experiment? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
18. 18.True or false: measured results from our class experiment is weak evidence. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) seeds cost under ₹500 (b) I love flowers (c) gardens are pretty (d) you can’t grow plants
20. 20.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Every child should learn to swim.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Bees make honey. (b) Ice is frozen water. (c) Spiders have 8 legs. (d) Puzzles are great fun.
22. 22.Which of these is an opinion — it is what someone thinks? (a) Earth orbits the Sun. (b) Frogs lay eggs. (c) A triangle has 3 sides. (d) Rainy days are fun.
23. 23.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “We must cancel Sports Day, or the exams will go badly.” (a) everyone does it (b) attacking the person (c) false either/or (d) slippery slope
24. 24.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This suggests that chores teach children to plan their time.” (a) evidence (b) a claim (c) reasoning
25. 25.🚩 Which fallacy offers only two choices when there are more? (a) false either/or (b) everyone does it (c) slippery slope (d) attacking the person
26. 26.True or false: They said “Sports periods waste study time.” Reply: “Sport is played all over the world.” — this dodges the point instead of answering it. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) exercise keeps us fit (b) teams teach cooperation (c) it takes subject time
28. 28.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
29. 29.🧩 An argument with a claim but no evidence is… (a) complete (b) strong (c) proven (d) weak
30. 30.🚩 What is a fallacy? (a) a strong piece of proof (b) a polite reply (c) a debate rule (d) a mistake in reasoning
31. 31.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
32. 32.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: an unsigned post with no source? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
33. 33.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) a joke (b) a number you found (c) the point you argue (d) the judges’ marks
34. 34.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not specific (b) not relevant (c) not reliable
35. 35.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Bees make honey.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
36. 36.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) a rude word (c) facts that support it (d) shouting it
37. 37.True or false: “This shows that students choose fruit when it is easy to buy.” is reasoning — it links the evidence to the point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “If students choose one book, next they will want to choose every lesson.” is a slippery slope. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.True or false: “So planting trees really does make our campus greener.” is a claim — the point being argued. (a) False (b) True

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