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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 259 · 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: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) for example (d) on the other hand
  3. 3.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) although (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  6. 6.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
  8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
  9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) therefore (c) so (d) that is why
  11. 11.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) however (c) so (d) to give an example
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) such as (d) therefore
  14. 14.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  15. 15.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔗 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
  17. 17.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
  20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) because (d) for instance
  22. 22.🔗 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
  23. 23.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) that is why
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) but (d) although
  26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) because (d) this is because
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) such as (c) for example (d) for instance
  28. 28.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) for instance
  31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) such as (d) therefore
  32. 32.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for example
  34. 34.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) although (c) but (d) on the other hand
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
  38. 38.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) this is because (d) that is why
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) however

Answer key

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

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