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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 169 · 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 “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) so (c) that is why (d) therefore
  4. 4.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) but (d) so
  7. 7.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  9. 9.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) such as
  13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) such as
  14. 14.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) so (d) due to
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) due to (d) but
  17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) this is because
  18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) although (c) this is because (d) for example
  19. 19.🔗 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
  20. 20.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) such as (c) however (d) that is why
  22. 22.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
  23. 23.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) however
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) although (c) the reason is (d) due to
  26. 26.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) this is because
  29. 29.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  30. 30.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  33. 33.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  34. 34.🔗 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
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) so
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) due to (d) although
  37. 37.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) so
  39. 39.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) but

Answer key

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

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