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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 113 · 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) however (b) but (c) for example (d) on the other hand
  2. 2.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) so (c) but (d) the reason is
  4. 4.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) However (d) Because
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) for instance (d) because
  8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) to give an example (d) therefore
  10. 10.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  11. 11.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) for instance (d) for example
  13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) although
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) although (c) for example (d) so
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) as a result (d) this is because
  17. 17.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
  18. 18.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) the reason is
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) although (d) the reason is
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) because
  22. 22.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) so (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  26. 26.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) such as (c) however (d) on the other hand
  28. 28.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) due to (d) such as
  30. 30.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) however
  32. 32.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  34. 34.🔗 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
  35. 35.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) such as
  39. 39.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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