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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 121 · 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) but (b) for example (c) such as (d) for instance
  2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) as a result
  3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) although (c) to give an example (d) for instance
  4. 4.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
  5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for example
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) although (c) the reason is (d) such as
  7. 7.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) however (d) although
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) as a result
  10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) although (d) so
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) such as (d) for instance
  12. 12.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) but (d) due to
  14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  15. 15.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
  17. 17.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for instance (d) so
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) so (d) on the other hand
  19. 19.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
  21. 21.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  22. 22.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) for instance (d) that is why
  25. 25.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  27. 27.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  29. 29.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  30. 30.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  31. 31.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) because (c) for example (d) to give an example
  33. 33.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) such as
  35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) although
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) so (d) the reason is
  37. 37.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  38. 38.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) for example (d) for instance
  40. 40.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

Answer key

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

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