Group Discussion Worksheet: Agree and Disagree

Debate lesson 20: Building on others and disagreeing politely · Set 782 · 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: “Ugh, not this again.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 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
4. 4.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “That links well with Diya’s point about safety.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
7. 7.True or false: “Who asked you?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “With respect, I disagree, and here’s why.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
10. 10.True or false: “I see it a little differently, because…” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 What does building on a point mean? (a) ignoring their idea (b) mocking their idea (c) repeating your own idea (d) adding to their idea
12. 12.🤝 Which word helps you disagree politely? (a) “whatever” (b) “stupid” (c) “however” (d) “ugh”
13. 13.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 When you disagree, what should you add? (a) a louder voice (b) nothing (c) a frown (d) a reason or example
15. 15.🤝 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) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
16. 16.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Who asked you?” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
18. 18.True or false: “I agree with Riya and would add that it saves money too.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 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
20. 20.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 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
22. 22.🤝 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
23. 23.🤝 Why use a classmate’s name when building on their point? (a) to fill time (b) it shows you listened (c) to confuse them (d) to tease them
24. 24.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “That’s a silly idea.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
25. 25.True or false: “You are wrong, stop talking.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” disagrees politely. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.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
29. 29.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” (a) building on a point (b) disagreeing politely (c) being rude
30. 30.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) being rude (c) building on a point
31. 31.True or false: “That’s a fair point, but have we thought about the cost?” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “Nobody cares what you think.” (a) disagreeing politely (b) building on a point (c) being rude
33. 33.True or false: “Building on Arjun’s point, we could also use the old classroom.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Is this line building on a point, disagreeing politely or being rude? “I partly agree, but I have one concern.” (a) being rude (b) building on a point (c) disagreeing politely
35. 35.True or false: “That makes no sense, obviously.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I’d like to take Rohan’s idea one step further.” is a rude reply. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I respect Ishaan’s view, though the numbers suggest otherwise.” is a rude reply. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “That’s a silly idea.” builds on another speaker’s point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Let me talk, you’ve said enough.” disagrees politely. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 When you disagree, you should challenge… (a) both, loudly (b) the evaluator (c) the person, not the idea (d) the idea, not the person

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