Debate Worksheet: Points For and Against

Debate lesson 4: Points for and against · Set 532 · 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: “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
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) teachers check homework
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ 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
6. 6.⚖️ 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
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ 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
12. 12.⚖️ 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
13. 13.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
16. 16.⚖️ 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
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ 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
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
32. 32.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) cooking is a life skill (b) we learn healthy food (c) kitchens cost a lot
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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