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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 160 · 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) However (b) Because (c) For instance (d) So
  2. 2.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  5. 5.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
  7. 7.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) such as (c) for example (d) but
  10. 10.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) this is because (d) due to
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) although
  14. 14.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  15. 15.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  17. 17.🔗 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
  18. 18.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) that is why
  21. 21.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
  22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) the reason is (d) although
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) however
  24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
  25. 25.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) because (d) such as
  27. 27.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) as a result (c) due to (d) such as
  30. 30.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) however
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) such as (d) this is because
  33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) for example
  34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) such as (d) however
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) so
  36. 36.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
  38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) due to (c) therefore (d) for instance
  39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) although
  40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result

Answer key

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

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