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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 174 · 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) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) so (c) the reason is (d) but
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) but (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
  4. 4.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  5. 5.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  6. 6.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) because (d) however
  8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) but (c) as a result (d) for example
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) so (d) that is why
  10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
  11. 11.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  13. 13.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) this is because (c) because (d) that is why
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  16. 16.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
  19. 19.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) because (d) although
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) such as (d) for example
  25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  26. 26.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  29. 29.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) because
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) but (d) for example
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) due to (d) that is why
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) to give an example (d) for instance
  34. 34.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  37. 37.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  40. 40.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However

Answer key

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

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