Debate Worksheet: Points For and Against

Debate lesson 4: Points for and against · Set 142 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Agree or disagree?): Read the motion carefully, then ask: does this point make the motion more true or less true? For the motion = the proposition’s point. Against the motion = the opposition’s point. Before a debate, list three points for and three against — you will need to answer the other side.

1. 1.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.⚖️ 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
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) practice needs homework (c) teachers check homework
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) kitchens cost a lot (c) cooking is a life skill
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
37. 37.⚖️ 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
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True

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