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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 233 · 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.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) for example
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) because
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) due to (d) however
  7. 7.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
  9. 9.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) such as (d) but
  14. 14.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) because (d) to give an example
  17. 17.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
  19. 19.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
  21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) however (d) that is why
  22. 22.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) because
  25. 25.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  26. 26.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
  28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) but (c) because (d) therefore
  29. 29.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  30. 30.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  32. 32.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) therefore (d) however
  35. 35.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) however
  40. 40.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side

Answer key

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

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