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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 118 · 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 linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) however
  2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) so (c) for example (d) that is why
  3. 3.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  5. 5.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) as a result
  7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
  8. 8.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) such as (d) for instance
  11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) such as (d) for example
  13. 13.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) but (c) therefore (d) so
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) because (d) for example
  18. 18.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  19. 19.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) so (d) the reason is
  22. 22.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
  23. 23.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) so (c) for example (d) to give an example
  26. 26.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) as a result (d) because
  29. 29.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) but (c) however (d) the reason is
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) such as (c) although (d) however
  34. 34.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) therefore (d) such as
  36. 36.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) however
  38. 38.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) however
  40. 40.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example

Answer key

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

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