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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 239 · 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.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) as a result
  3. 3.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  6. 6.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) however (c) due to (d) this is because
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  11. 11.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  13. 13.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  15. 15.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) so (d) this is because
  17. 17.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) for example
  19. 19.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) that is why
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) because
  22. 22.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
  24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) although
  25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  26. 26.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) so
  29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) for example
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) although
  31. 31.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) but (c) however (d) on the other hand
  33. 33.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  35. 35.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
  37. 37.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) although (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) such as (c) this is because (d) but
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) because

Answer key

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

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