Group Discussion Worksheet: Agree and Disagree

Debate lesson 20: Building on others and disagreeing politely · Set 430 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Agree and add, or disagree with a reason): Build on: “I agree with … and would add…”, “Building on …’s point…”, “Adding to what … said…”. Disagree politely: “I see it a little differently, because…”, “I partly agree, but…”, “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” Always give a reason or example; challenge the idea, not the person.

1. 1.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “stupid” (c) “however” (d) “ugh”
3. 3.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) nothing (b) a frown (c) a louder voice (d) a reason or example
8. 8.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
11. 11.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
12. 12.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
15. 15.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
18. 18.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
19. 19.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Kabir’s example was good; another example is our bus stop.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the evaluator (c) the person, not the idea (d) the idea, not the person
23. 23.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) to tease them (c) it shows you listened (d) to confuse them
24. 24.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) repeating your own idea (b) mocking their idea (c) adding to their idea (d) ignoring their idea
25. 25.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” (a) building on a point (b) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
29. 29.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Ugh, not this again.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
30. 30.True or false: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I see it a little differently, because…” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
34. 34.True or false: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
36. 36.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
37. 37.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
38. 38.True or false: “Nobody cares what you think.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True

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