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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 145 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
  2. 2.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) because (d) this is because
  4. 4.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) although
  7. 7.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  8. 8.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) so (d) for example
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) for example (c) however (d) although
  11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
  12. 12.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) but (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) although
  15. 15.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) however (c) but (d) although
  18. 18.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) so (c) this is because (d) however
  20. 20.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) although (d) but
  22. 22.🔗 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
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
  24. 24.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  25. 25.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  26. 26.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) that is why (d) for example
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) this is because (c) because (d) to give an example
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) for example
  33. 33.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) although (c) because (d) to give an example
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) for instance
  36. 36.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) such as (c) but (d) because
  40. 40.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

Answer key

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

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