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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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