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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 135 · 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.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) for example (d) to give an example
  3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
  4. 4.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  7. 7.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) but (c) for example (d) as a result
  9. 9.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) such as
  11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
  12. 12.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) although
  14. 14.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) for example (d) so
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) therefore (d) for instance
  18. 18.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  19. 19.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) so (d) this is because
  21. 21.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) but (c) such as (d) to give an example
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  24. 24.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  25. 25.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) although
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  30. 30.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  31. 31.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) although
  33. 33.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) however
  35. 35.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) as a result (d) however
  37. 37.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  38. 38.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) as a result (d) although
  40. 40.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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