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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 106 · 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.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) so (d) therefore
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) so (d) however
  4. 4.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
  6. 6.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
  8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) although (d) that is why
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  10. 10.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) such as (c) that is why (d) therefore
  12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
  13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  14. 14.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  15. 15.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) because (d) although
  17. 17.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  19. 19.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) so (c) due to (d) that is why
  21. 21.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  22. 22.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) to give an example
  24. 24.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
  26. 26.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) as a result
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) this is because (c) due to (d) because
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) because (d) this is because
  30. 30.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) because (c) but (d) that is why
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) this is because (d) because
  34. 34.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔗 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
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  38. 38.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) as a result
  40. 40.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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