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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 223 · 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) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because
  2. 2.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) so
  4. 4.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  5. 5.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  6. 6.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
  7. 7.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) but
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) due to (c) because (d) so
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) however (c) although (d) on the other hand
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) for instance (d) such as
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) because (d) the reason is
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) due to (c) so (d) on the other hand
  15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  16. 16.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) because (d) due to
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
  20. 20.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  21. 21.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  22. 22.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) for example
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) for instance (d) that is why
  26. 26.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) However (d) Therefore
  28. 28.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  29. 29.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) for example (d) to give an example
  32. 32.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  33. 33.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  36. 36.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) but (c) for example (d) such as
  39. 39.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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