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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 245 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
  2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  3. 3.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) that is why
  6. 6.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) although (c) that is why (d) therefore
  8. 8.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) such as
  11. 11.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  12. 12.🔗 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
  13. 13.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) so (d) because
  15. 15.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) but (d) so
  18. 18.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) such as (d) for example
  20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Because (d) Therefore
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) this is because
  23. 23.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) as a result
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) although (c) due to (d) the reason is
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) however (d) although
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) for instance (d) this is because
  29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) due to (d) however
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) this is because (d) because
  31. 31.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔗 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
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) such as (d) although
  34. 34.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
  35. 35.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) but
  38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
  39. 39.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  40. 40.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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