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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 240 · 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.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) but (c) although (d) that is why
  2. 2.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) for example (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) however (d) so
  5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) therefore (c) due to (d) for instance
  7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for example (c) that is why (d) as a result
  9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
  10. 10.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) however (d) although
  14. 14.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) such as
  16. 16.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  19. 19.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  20. 20.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) so (d) as a result
  22. 22.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  24. 24.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) for instance
  29. 29.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
  30. 30.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  32. 32.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) due to (c) although (d) for instance
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) however (c) therefore (d) as a result
  36. 36.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) that is why (d) but
  39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) but
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) because (d) but

Answer key

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

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