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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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