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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 125 · 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) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) although (d) but
  2. 2.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) such as (d) due to
  6. 6.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) such as (d) so
  8. 8.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) for example (d) but
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) for example
  12. 12.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  13. 13.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) although (d) so
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) however (d) therefore
  17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) but (c) for example (d) as a result
  18. 18.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) so (c) because (d) the reason is
  22. 22.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
  23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  24. 24.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) so (d) however
  26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
  27. 27.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  28. 28.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) so (c) however (d) the reason is
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) therefore (d) as a result
  31. 31.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) because (d) due to
  34. 34.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  36. 36.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
  38. 38.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) for instance (d) but
  40. 40.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example

Answer key

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

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