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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 260 · 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: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) although (d) such as
  4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
  5. 5.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
  7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) because
  8. 8.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) this is because (d) such as
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) due to
  11. 11.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) so
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) but (d) this is because
  15. 15.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) such as (d) the reason is
  18. 18.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  19. 19.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) this is because (c) because (d) due to
  21. 21.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  22. 22.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) for example (c) because (d) that is why
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) as a result
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) for example (c) but (d) therefore
  30. 30.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) therefore (d) however
  36. 36.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) so (d) because
  38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  39. 39.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  40. 40.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

Answer key

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

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