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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 151 · 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) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
  2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
  3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
  4. 4.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) to give an example (d) however
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) this is because
  7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  9. 9.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) although (c) this is because (d) because
  11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) although
  12. 12.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) but
  14. 14.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
  16. 16.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) although (d) the reason is
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) due to (c) however (d) so
  19. 19.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) but
  23. 23.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) because
  25. 25.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  26. 26.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
  27. 27.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) because (d) that is why
  29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) due to (d) the reason is
  30. 30.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) so (d) this is because
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) due to (d) the reason is
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) such as
  34. 34.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  36. 36.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) such as
  39. 39.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) although (d) because

Answer key

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

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