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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 232 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
  2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
  3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) for example (c) although (d) the reason is
  4. 4.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) such as
  6. 6.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) but
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) although (d) because
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) the reason is
  10. 10.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  11. 11.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
  13. 13.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) although
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) although
  16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
  17. 17.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) for example
  19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) however (d) for example
  20. 20.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  21. 21.🔗 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
  22. 22.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) but (c) because (d) on the other hand
  26. 26.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) so
  28. 28.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  29. 29.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  33. 33.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) that is why (c) but (d) as a result
  36. 36.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) although (c) but (d) however
  38. 38.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) however
  40. 40.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example

Answer key

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

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