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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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