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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 191 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) however
  3. 3.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  4. 4.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) Because
  5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
  6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
  7. 7.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) so (d) because
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
  11. 11.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔗 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
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) that is why
  14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) that is why
  15. 15.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  17. 17.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) therefore (d) to give an example
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) for example
  21. 21.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) due to (c) for instance (d) for example
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) although (c) due to (d) such as
  25. 25.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  26. 26.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  29. 29.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) therefore
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) that is why
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) therefore (d) such as
  33. 33.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) but (c) so (d) on the other hand
  35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) although
  36. 36.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) such as
  38. 38.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) on the other hand
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) due to

Answer key

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

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