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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 254 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) although
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) so (c) due to (d) such as
  4. 4.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) although (c) for example (d) due to
  6. 6.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) this is because (d) for example
  9. 9.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  10. 10.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) However (d) Because
  12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) that is why (c) so (d) as a result
  13. 13.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) to give an example (d) due to
  15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
  16. 16.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) but
  18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) but (c) that is why (d) therefore
  19. 19.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) although (d) as a result
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) but (d) this is because
  22. 22.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) such as (c) as a result (d) therefore
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) however (d) the reason is
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) however (d) but
  28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) as a result (c) due to (d) this is because
  29. 29.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) that is why (d) for instance
  32. 32.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  33. 33.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
  35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) such as (d) but
  36. 36.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) because
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) but (d) as a result
  39. 39.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason

Answer key

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

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