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WorksheetsDebate/WSC Secondary and High School SNA Placement Test
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
Select the word that best fits the sentence: The politician’s remarks were _______ criticized for being inappropriate.
heavily
lightly
fairly
moderately
Which word is closest in meaning to "coherent"?
vague
logical
fragmented
disconnected
Choose the correct synonym for "alleviate":
worsen
heighten
ignore
reduce
Select the word that best fits: The government plans to _______ new laws to combat climate change.
implement
expand
fabricate
dismantle
Fill in the blank: _______ I known about the delay, I would have left earlier.
If
Should
Had
Choose the correct sentence:
Rarely he has been so angry.
Rarely has he been so angry.
Rarely he was so angry.
Rarely had he been so angry.
Choose the correct option: By the time you arrive, I _______ the presentation.
will finish
will have finished
am finishing
finished
Fill in the blank: It’s essential that the proposal _______ before the meeting.
is reviewed
be reviewed
reviews
reviewed
Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning: Although she tried her best, she couldn’t solve the puzzle.
Despite trying her best, she couldn’t solve the puzzle.
She couldn’t solve the puzzle because she tried her best.
Despite solving the puzzle, she didn’t try her best.
She tried her best solving the puzzle, although she couldn’t.
Choose the sentence that has the same meaning: “If I were you, I’d apologize immediately,” he said.
He advised me to apologize immediately.
He suggested me to apologize immediately.
He advised to apologize immediately.
He suggested me that I apologize immediately.
Transform the sentence: They banned smoking in the building.
Smoking was banned in the building.
Smoking bans the building.
They have been banning smoking in the building.
Smoking is banning in the building.
I can’t help _______ sorry for her; she’s had such a tough time.
feel
felt
to feel
feeling
The company is _______ to announce its new CEO next week.
probable
likely
bound
supposed
His explanation was so _______ that nobody believed him.
far-fetched
realistic
convincing
appropriate
Complete the sentence: His _______ in the field of neuroscience is well-documented. (achieve)
achievement
achieving
achieve
achievable
The _______ nature of her argument impressed the panel. (logic)
logician
logically
logic
logical
Identify the error: Scarcely had they arrived, when the ceremony began.
Scarcely
had they arrived
when
the ceremony began
Which sentence is correct?
It’s high time you will apologize.
It’s high time you apologized.
It’s high time you apologize.
It’s high time you had apologized.
Fill in the blank: Little _______ how much their decision would affect the future.
did they know
they know
they knew
had they known
Which sentence is correct?
Not only he left the meeting, but he also refused to explain.
Not only did he leave the meeting, but he also refused to explain.
Not only he left the meeting, but he also explains.
Not only did he left the meeting, but he also refused to explain.
Rewrite the sentence: He is thought to have stolen the money.
It is thought that he stole the money.
He was thought that he stole the money.
He is thought to have been stolen the money.
It is thought that he has stolen the money.
Select the word that best fits: Her explanation was so _______ that everyone believed her immediately.
plausible
deceptive
controversial
superficial
The novel provides a _______ account of life in the 19th century.
detailed
shallow
vague
dismissive
Select the word that best fits the sentence: The speaker’s _______ tone offended many members of the audience.
condescending
supportive
enthusiastic
inquisitive
What is the closest meaning to "perplexed" in the sentence? She was perplexed by the sudden change in his attitude.
confused
amused
interested
delighted
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The report was written in such a _______ way that it was difficult to follow.
convoluted
concise
simplistic
direct
Which word best replaces "eradicate" in the following sentence? The government launched a campaign to eradicate poverty.
reinforce
increase
eliminate
preserve
Complete the sentence: Were it not for his dedication, the project _______ been completed on time.
wouldn’t
hasn’t
won’t have
wouldn’t have
Fill in the blank: No sooner _______ the storm start than the power went out.
had
did
has
was
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct:
Under no circumstances you must reveal no secrets.
Under no circumstances must you reveal the secret.
Under no circumstances must you revealed the secret.
Under no circumstances you must have revealed the secret.
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Theresa May
Margaret Thatcher
Angela Merkel
Indira Gandhi
The Renaissance began in which country?
France
Italy
Spain
England
What event is considered the start of World War I?
The invasion of Poland
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The Treaty of Versailles
The sinking of the Lusitania
What ancient civilization built the Machu Picchu?
Aztecs
Incas
Mayans
Olmecs
The Cold War was primarily a conflict between which two nations?
Germany and France
USA and Soviet Union
USA and China
Soviet Union and Japan
What treaty ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty of Ghent
What does GDP stand for in economics?
Global Development Plan
Gross Domestic Product
General Domestic Policy
Gross Demand Policy
What is the name of the document that established the fundamental laws of many countries including the United States and Vietnam?
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?
Promote international trade
Develop global technology
Maintain international peace and security
Establish one world government
What was the main cause of the American Civil War?
Slavery and states' rights
Territorial disputes
Economic competition with Europe
Independence from Britain
In what year was the United Nations founded?
1940
1945
1950
1960
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was important because it:
Established the first constitution in Europe
Ended the Hundred Years’ War
Limited the power of the king
Granted women the right to vote
Which is the largest continent by area?
Africa
Asia
Europe
Antarctica
Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?
Andes
Alps
Himalayas
Rockies
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
The Great Wall of China was built primarily to protect against invasions from which group?
Japanese
Mongols
Turks
Russians
What year did World War II end?
1943
1945
1946
1947
Who was the famous emperor of the Roman Empire who was assassinated in 44 BCE?
Julius Caesar
Nero
Augustus
Tiberius
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
Charles Dickens
William Shakespeare
Mark Twain
Jane Austen
Who composed the Fifth Symphony?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ludwig van Beethoven
Johann Sebastian Bach
Franz Schubert
The Mona Lisa was painted by which artist?
Vincent van Gogh
Pablo Picasso
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Who is considered the 'King of Pop'?
Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson
Prince
Freddie Mercury
The Starry Night was painted by which artist?
Claude Monet
Vincent van Gogh
Pablo Picasso
Salvador Dalí
Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals?
Usain Bolt
Carl Lewis
Simone Biles
Michael Phelps
Who is the founder of Microsoft?
Steve Jobs
Elon Musk
Bill Gates
Jeff Bezos
What does "WSC" stand for?
World Scholar's Cup
World Scholar's Competition
World Student Competition
World Student's Cup
Which speaker speaks first in a debate?
1st affirmative
1st negative
[Name the section]
The main part of your debate where you present an idea, explain it and then provide supporting evidence
Argument
Introduction
Conslusion
Debate outline
[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.
Assertion: 1
Reason: 3
Evidence: 2
Assertion: 1
Reason: 2
Evidence: 3
Assertion: 2
Reason: 3
Evidence: 1
Assertion: 3
Reason: 2
Evidence: 1
Which term describes the team that supports the motion in a WSDC debate?
Refutation
Opposition
Proposition
Rebuttal
A POI is a formal question submitted in writing during the debate.
True
False
Which team in a WSDC debate takes the "negative" stance?
Proposition
Opposition
In a WSDC debate, the term "motion" refers to ....
The physical movement of speakers during the debate.
The topic or resolution that the teams are debating.
The timing and order of speeches.
A formal question made by a team during the debate.
TH as a university, would prioritize mental health resources for its students over physical health resources.
Analysis Motions
Regrets Motions
Prefers a World Motions
Actor Motions
THW make voting mandatory.
Analysis Motions
Policy Motions
Policy Motions
Regrets Motions
