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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 139 · 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.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) but
  3. 3.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) although (c) so (d) due to
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) however (c) because (d) due to
  8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) such as
  10. 10.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) because
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) because
  13. 13.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
  15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) although (d) however
  16. 16.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) although (d) that is why
  19. 19.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) due to (d) this is because
  21. 21.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
  26. 26.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) that is why
  29. 29.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) so
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) due to
  33. 33.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) as a result
  35. 35.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) due to (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) that is why (c) so (d) such as
  38. 38.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) because (c) although (d) however
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) although (d) the reason is

Answer key

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

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