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Debate/WSC Secondary and High School SNA Placement Test

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the word that best fits the sentence: The politician’s remarks were _______ criticized for being inappropriate.

a)

heavily

b)

lightly

c)

fairly

d)

moderately

2.

Which word is closest in meaning to "coherent"?

a)

vague

b)

logical

c)

fragmented

d)

disconnected

3.

Choose the correct synonym for "alleviate":

a)

worsen

b)

heighten

c)

ignore

d)

reduce

4.

Select the word that best fits: The government plans to _______ new laws to combat climate change.

a)

implement

b)

expand

c)

fabricate

d)

dismantle

5.

Fill in the blank: _______ I known about the delay, I would have left earlier.

a)

If

b)

Should

c)

Had

6.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Rarely he has been so angry.

b)

Rarely has he been so angry.

c)

Rarely he was so angry.

d)

Rarely had he been so angry.

7.

Choose the correct option: By the time you arrive, I _______ the presentation.

a)

will finish

b)

will have finished

c)

am finishing

d)

finished

8.

Fill in the blank: It’s essential that the proposal _______ before the meeting.

a)

is reviewed

b)

be reviewed

c)

reviews

d)

reviewed

9.

Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning: Although she tried her best, she couldn’t solve the puzzle.

a)

Despite trying her best, she couldn’t solve the puzzle.

b)

She couldn’t solve the puzzle because she tried her best.

c)

Despite solving the puzzle, she didn’t try her best.

d)

She tried her best solving the puzzle, although she couldn’t.

10.

Choose the sentence that has the same meaning: “If I were you, I’d apologize immediately,” he said.

a)

He advised me to apologize immediately.

b)

He suggested me to apologize immediately.

c)

He advised to apologize immediately.

d)

He suggested me that I apologize immediately.

11.

Transform the sentence: They banned smoking in the building.

a)

Smoking was banned in the building.

b)

Smoking bans the building.

c)

They have been banning smoking in the building.

d)

Smoking is banning in the building.

12.

I can’t help _______ sorry for her; she’s had such a tough time.

a)

feel

b)

felt

c)

to feel

d)

feeling

13.

The company is _______ to announce its new CEO next week.

a)

probable

b)

likely

c)

bound

d)

supposed

14.

His explanation was so _______ that nobody believed him.

a)

far-fetched

b)

realistic

c)

convincing

d)

appropriate

15.

Complete the sentence: His _______ in the field of neuroscience is well-documented. (achieve)

a)

achievement

b)

achieving

c)

achieve

d)

achievable

16.

The _______ nature of her argument impressed the panel. (logic)

a)

logician

b)

logically

c)

logic

d)

logical

17.

Identify the error: Scarcely had they arrived, when the ceremony began.

a)

Scarcely

b)

had they arrived

c)

when

d)

the ceremony began

18.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

It’s high time you will apologize.

b)

It’s high time you apologized.

c)

It’s high time you apologize.

d)

It’s high time you had apologized.

19.

Fill in the blank: Little _______ how much their decision would affect the future.

a)

did they know

b)

they know

c)

they knew

d)

had they known

20.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Not only he left the meeting, but he also refused to explain.

b)

Not only did he leave the meeting, but he also refused to explain.

c)

Not only he left the meeting, but he also explains.

d)

Not only did he left the meeting, but he also refused to explain.

21.

Rewrite the sentence: He is thought to have stolen the money.

a)

It is thought that he stole the money.

b)

He was thought that he stole the money.

c)

He is thought to have been stolen the money.

d)

It is thought that he has stolen the money.

22.

Select the word that best fits: Her explanation was so _______ that everyone believed her immediately.

a)

plausible

b)

deceptive

c)

controversial

d)

superficial

23.

The novel provides a _______ account of life in the 19th century.

a)

detailed

b)

shallow

c)

vague

d)

dismissive

24.

Select the word that best fits the sentence: The speaker’s _______ tone offended many members of the audience.

a)

condescending

b)

supportive

c)

enthusiastic

d)

inquisitive

25.

What is the closest meaning to "perplexed" in the sentence? She was perplexed by the sudden change in his attitude.

a)

confused

b)

amused

c)

interested

d)

delighted

26.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The report was written in such a _______ way that it was difficult to follow.

a)

convoluted

b)

concise

c)

simplistic

d)

direct

27.

Which word best replaces "eradicate" in the following sentence? The government launched a campaign to eradicate poverty.

a)

reinforce

b)

increase

c)

eliminate

d)

preserve

28.

Complete the sentence: Were it not for his dedication, the project _______ been completed on time.

a)

wouldn’t

b)

hasn’t

c)

won’t have

d)

wouldn’t have

29.

Fill in the blank: No sooner _______ the storm start than the power went out.

a)

had

b)

did

c)

has

d)

was

30.

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct:

a)

Under no circumstances you must reveal no secrets.

b)

Under no circumstances must you reveal the secret.

c)

Under no circumstances must you revealed the secret.

d)

Under no circumstances you must have revealed the secret.

31.

Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

a)

Theresa May

b)

Margaret Thatcher

c)

Angela Merkel

d)

Indira Gandhi

32.

The Renaissance began in which country?

a)

France

b)

Italy

c)

Spain

d)

England

33.

What event is considered the start of World War I?

a)

The invasion of Poland

b)

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

c)

The Treaty of Versailles

d)

The sinking of the Lusitania

34.

What ancient civilization built the Machu Picchu?

a)

Aztecs

b)

Incas

c)

Mayans

d)

Olmecs

35.

The Cold War was primarily a conflict between which two nations?

a)

Germany and France

b)

USA and Soviet Union

c)

USA and China

d)

Soviet Union and Japan

36.

What treaty ended World War I?

a)

Treaty of Versailles

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Treaty of Tordesillas

d)

Treaty of Ghent

37.

What does GDP stand for in economics?

a)

Global Development Plan

b)

Gross Domestic Product

c)

General Domestic Policy

d)

Gross Demand Policy

38.

What is the name of the document that established the fundamental laws of many countries including the United States and Vietnam?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Constitution

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Declaration of Independence

39.

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

a)

Promote international trade

b)

Develop global technology

c)

Maintain international peace and security

d)

Establish one world government

40.

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

a)

Slavery and states' rights

b)

Territorial disputes

c)

Economic competition with Europe

d)

Independence from Britain

41.

In what year was the United Nations founded?

a)

1940

b)

1945

c)

1950

d)

1960

42.

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was important because it:

a)

Established the first constitution in Europe

b)

Ended the Hundred Years’ War

c)

Limited the power of the king

d)

Granted women the right to vote

43.

Which is the largest continent by area?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

Antarctica

44.

Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?

a)

Andes

b)

Alps

c)

Himalayas

d)

Rockies

45.

Who was the first President of the United States?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

John Adams

46.

The Great Wall of China was built primarily to protect against invasions from which group?

a)

Japanese

b)

Mongols

c)

Turks

d)

Russians

47.

What year did World War II end?

a)

1943

b)

1945

c)

1946

d)

1947

48.

Who was the famous emperor of the Roman Empire who was assassinated in 44 BCE?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Nero

c)

Augustus

d)

Tiberius

49.

Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?

a)

Charles Dickens

b)

William Shakespeare

c)

Mark Twain

d)

Jane Austen

50.

Who composed the Fifth Symphony?

a)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

b)

Ludwig van Beethoven

c)

Johann Sebastian Bach

d)

Franz Schubert

51.

The Mona Lisa was painted by which artist?

a)

Vincent van Gogh

b)

Pablo Picasso

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

52.

Who is considered the 'King of Pop'?

a)

Elvis Presley

b)

Michael Jackson

c)

Prince

d)

Freddie Mercury

53.

The Starry Night was painted by which artist?

a)

Claude Monet

b)

Vincent van Gogh

c)

Pablo Picasso

d)

Salvador Dalí

54.

Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals?

a)

Usain Bolt

b)

Carl Lewis

c)

Simone Biles

d)

Michael Phelps

55.

Who is the founder of Microsoft?

a)

Steve Jobs

b)

Elon Musk

c)

Bill Gates

d)

Jeff Bezos

56.

What does "WSC" stand for?

a)

World Scholar's Cup

b)

World Scholar's Competition

c)

World Student Competition

d)

World Student's Cup

57.

Which speaker speaks first in a debate?

a)

1st affirmative

b)

1st negative

58.

[Name the section]

The main part of your debate where you present an idea, explain it and then provide supporting evidence

a)

Argument

b)

Introduction

c)

Conslusion

d)

Debate outline

59.

[Put the argument in order]

1, Access to education positively affects economic growth.

2, The World Bank has found a strong correlation between education and economic growth. In a report, they stated that each additional year of schooling can lead to an increase in an individual's earnings by 8-10%. Additionally, countries with higher literacy rates tend to have higher per capita income and greater economic stability.

3, Education equips individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for economic productivity and innovation.

a)

Assertion: 1

Reason: 3

Evidence: 2

b)

Assertion: 1

Reason: 2

Evidence: 3

c)

Assertion: 2

Reason: 3

Evidence: 1

d)

Assertion: 3

Reason: 2

Evidence: 1

60.

Which term describes the team that supports the motion in a WSDC debate?

a)

Refutation

b)

Opposition

c)

Proposition

d)

Rebuttal

61.

A POI is a formal question submitted in writing during the debate.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Which team in a WSDC debate takes the "negative" stance?

a)

Proposition

b)

Opposition

63.

In a WSDC debate, the term "motion" refers to ....

a)

The physical movement of speakers during the debate.

b)

The topic or resolution that the teams are debating.

c)

The timing and order of speeches.

d)

A formal question made by a team during the debate.

64.

TH as a university, would prioritize mental health resources for its students over physical health resources.

a)

Analysis Motions

b)

Regrets Motions

c)

Prefers a World Motions

d)

Actor Motions

65.

THW make voting mandatory.

a)

Analysis Motions

b)

Policy Motions

c)

Policy Motions

d)

Regrets Motions