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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 143 · 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.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
  2. 2.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  3. 3.🔗 What does “on the other hand” 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 gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) but (c) that is why (d) as a result
  5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) but (c) because (d) to give an example
  6. 6.🔗 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
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) although (c) as a result (d) so
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) because
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) although
  10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
  11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) but (d) so
  12. 12.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) because (d) this is because
  14. 14.🔗 What does “so” 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: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) therefore
  17. 17.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) although (c) due to (d) as a result
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) so (d) to give an example
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) but (c) therefore (d) that is why
  21. 21.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  22. 22.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  23. 23.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  24. 24.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) the reason is
  26. 26.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) so (d) therefore
  28. 28.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  29. 29.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) due to
  31. 31.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) but (c) this is because (d) due to
  34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
  35. 35.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  36. 36.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) because (c) but (d) the reason is
  38. 38.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  39. 39.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) so

Answer key

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

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