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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 253 · 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.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
  5. 5.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
  7. 7.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) because (d) as a result
  11. 11.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) so
  13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) because
  15. 15.🔗 What does “such as” 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) but (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) however
  17. 17.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) for example (d) that is why
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) because (c) due to (d) but
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) so
  21. 21.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  23. 23.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) although (c) as a result (d) but
  25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  26. 26.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  27. 27.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  28. 28.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) for instance (c) for example (d) such as
  30. 30.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) but (d) therefore
  32. 32.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) due to
  34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
  35. 35.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  36. 36.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) although (d) for instance
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) although
  40. 40.🔗 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

Answer key

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

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