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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 181 · 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 “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
  3. 3.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
  5. 5.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) due to
  7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
  8. 8.🔗 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
  9. 9.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) however (c) such as (d) this is because
  11. 11.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) because (c) due to (d) for instance
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) such as
  14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) so (c) however (d) because
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) so
  16. 16.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  18. 18.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
  19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) because (d) to give an example
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) due to
  21. 21.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) because (c) such as (d) due to
  24. 24.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) however
  26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) but (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) such as
  28. 28.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) that is why (c) for example (d) due to
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) because
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) such as
  33. 33.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
  36. 36.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) but
  38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  39. 39.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) although (d) for instance

Answer key

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

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