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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 10 · 40 questions
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Debater's tip (Show how ideas connect): Reason: because, the reason is, due to, this is because. Result: so, therefore, as a result, that is why. Example: for example, for instance, such as. Other side: however, but, although, on the other hand.

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  1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) because
  2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) so (d) although
  3. 3.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) such as
  5. 5.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  6. 6.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
  8. 8.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) so (d) but
  10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
  11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  12. 12.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  15. 15.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) although (d) so
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) because (d) although
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  19. 19.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) however (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) so
  22. 22.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  24. 24.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) due to
  26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) due to (d) however
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) so
  29. 29.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  30. 30.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) for instance (c) for example (d) to give an example
  34. 34.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
  36. 36.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) but (d) for instance
  38. 38.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  39. 39.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) due to (d) for instance

Answer key

  1. for instance
  2. although
  3. True
  4. due to
  5. because
  6. True
  7. For example
  8. shows a result
  9. so
  10. so
  11. However
  12. False
  13. shows a result
  14. adds an example
  15. True
  16. the reason is
  17. although
  18. that is why
  19. True
  20. however
  21. so
  22. False
  23. shows the other side
  24. False
  25. such as
  26. shows a result
  27. therefore
  28. because
  29. shows the other side
  30. False
  31. False
  32. that is why
  33. but
  34. gives a reason
  35. a result
  36. gives a reason
  37. this is because
  38. gives a reason
  39. gives a reason
  40. due to

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