Group Discussion Worksheet: Agree and Disagree

Debate lesson 20: Building on others and disagreeing politely · Set 477 · 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: “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “As Meera said, cost matters — and here is one way to cut it.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 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
5. 5.🤝 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
6. 6.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Could we look at the other side of this?” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
8. 8.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) it shows you listened (c) to tease them (d) to confuse them
9. 9.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
11. 11.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) mocking their idea (b) adding to their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) ignoring their idea
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not this again.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “ugh” (c) “stupid” (d) “however”
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.True or false: “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a frown (b) a reason or example (c) a louder voice (d) nothing
20. 20.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 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) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
22. 22.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
24. 24.True or false: “I’m not sure that’s always true — for example, in the rainy season…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
28. 28.🤝 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) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
29. 29.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” (a) being rude (b) disagreeing politely (c) building on a point
31. 31.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That makes no sense, obviously.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
32. 32.True or false: “Could we look at the other side of this?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Adding to what Tara said, older students could help too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” disagrees politely. (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) being rude (c) disagreeing politely
36. 36.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Who asked you?” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
40. 40.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) the evaluator (b) the idea, not the person (c) both, loudly (d) the person, not the idea

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