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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 207 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) so (d) therefore
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) so
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) although (c) however (d) but
  5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) such as
  6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) as a result (c) so (d) due to
  7. 7.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔗 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
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) as a result
  10. 10.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) so
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) however (c) so (d) to give an example
  13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
  14. 14.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) however
  17. 17.🔗 What does “to give an example” 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” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  19. 19.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) that is why
  22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
  23. 23.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) although (d) but
  27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
  28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) due to (d) as a result
  29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) but
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
  31. 31.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  32. 32.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
  33. 33.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  35. 35.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  37. 37.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) although (c) but (d) however
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) such as (d) for example

Answer key

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

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