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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 193 · 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.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) because (c) but (d) due to
  2. 2.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) that is why (d) however
  5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
  6. 6.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  8. 8.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) due to
  10. 10.🔗 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
  11. 11.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) because
  14. 14.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) so (d) therefore
  16. 16.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  17. 17.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) for instance
  19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
  20. 20.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) so
  23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) for example (d) therefore
  24. 24.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
  26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) however (d) this is because
  27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  28. 28.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) for example (d) however
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) however (c) but (d) although
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) due to (d) this is because
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) although (c) so (d) this is because
  34. 34.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) because (c) such as (d) this is because
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) but
  37. 37.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) this is because

Answer key

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

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