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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 212 · 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) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
  2. 2.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  3. 3.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) however (d) the reason is
  5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) although (c) as a result (d) but
  8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
  9. 9.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) for example (d) due to
  11. 11.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) so (c) because (d) although
  14. 14.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) this is because
  16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) because (c) for example (d) this is because
  17. 17.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) however
  19. 19.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) however (d) such as
  21. 21.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.🔗 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
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) due to
  24. 24.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) this is because (d) for instance
  30. 30.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) however (c) because (d) such as
  32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) due to (d) the reason is
  33. 33.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) so
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) although (d) but
  36. 36.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) because (d) such as
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) but
  39. 39.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) due to (d) for example

Answer key

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

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