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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 161 · 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.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for instance (d) so
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) such as
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) so (d) this is because
  5. 5.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
  7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) however
  8. 8.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) although (c) this is because (d) for example
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) because (d) the reason is
  11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) although (d) however
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
  14. 14.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  16. 16.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) so
  19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) so (d) such as
  20. 20.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
  22. 22.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) such as (c) this is because (d) therefore
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) as a result
  26. 26.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) for instance (c) although (d) that is why
  28. 28.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) however (d) on the other hand
  30. 30.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  31. 31.🔗 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
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) however (d) although
  33. 33.🔗 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
  34. 34.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) For instance (d) Because
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so
  36. 36.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) so (c) as a result (d) for example
  38. 38.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) because

Answer key

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

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