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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 252 · 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: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) therefore
  3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) therefore
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) that is why (c) but (d) because
  6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) the reason is (d) for example
  7. 7.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
  9. 9.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
  11. 11.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) that is why
  14. 14.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) but (c) such as (d) to give an example
  17. 17.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
  19. 19.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) such as
  21. 21.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) but (c) because (d) on the other hand
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) because (d) this is because
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) so (d) due to
  25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
  26. 26.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) for instance (d) but
  28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) due to (d) because
  29. 29.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) such as (d) therefore
  34. 34.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  36. 36.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) such as (d) however
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) but (c) this is because (d) as a result
  40. 40.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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