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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 264 · 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” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
  3. 3.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) due to (d) however
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) because (d) but
  7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) although
  8. 8.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) however (d) although
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) so
  12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) because
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) although
  15. 15.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  16. 16.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  17. 17.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Therefore (d) Because
  18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) so
  20. 20.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
  21. 21.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  23. 23.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  25. 25.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) due to
  28. 28.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  29. 29.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) so (c) for example (d) although
  31. 31.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) for instance
  33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) so (d) to give an example
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
  35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) therefore
  37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) for instance
  40. 40.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result

Answer key

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

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