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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 127 · 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) due to (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) because
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) such as (d) for instance
  3. 3.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) due to (d) for example
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) for instance
  6. 6.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) because
  9. 9.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
  13. 13.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) such as (d) on the other hand
  15. 15.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  17. 17.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a reason
  19. 19.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) therefore
  22. 22.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  23. 23.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) However
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) but (c) although (d) however
  25. 25.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) the reason is
  27. 27.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) due to (d) to give an example
  29. 29.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  30. 30.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) for instance (c) but (d) this is because
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) but (d) however
  33. 33.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
  35. 35.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) but (c) due to (d) because
  37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) that is why
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) although

Answer key

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

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