In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong and weak arguments. Strong arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those, which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The questions below are followed by two arguments each numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the two arguments is the strong argument and which is the weak argument. Statement: Should schools stop the practice of conducting debates? Arguments: Yes. Debating culture creates a feeling of resentment among children for the ones who oppose them. No. It inculcates the habit of critical thinking among children and improves their oral communication skills. Correct Answer Only Argument II is strong. Debating culture gives an opportunity to school children to critically analyse a topic and argue in favour of what they believe in. It prepares them to put forward their ideas and consider the ideas of their opponents. This teaches them to respect and tolerate others’ opinions rather than creating a feeling of resentment. Argument I gives a vague reason as to why debates should not be conducted. Resentment can be caused due to several reasons and not just because of debating. Therefore, option 2 is the right answer.