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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 267 · 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) due to (d) but
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) but (c) although (d) however
  3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  4. 4.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
  6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) that is why (d) this is because
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) for example (d) so
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) but
  12. 12.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  15. 15.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) due to
  17. 17.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  18. 18.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  20. 20.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  21. 21.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔗 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
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) such as
  25. 25.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) therefore (d) that is why
  27. 27.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🔗 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
  29. 29.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) such as (d) however
  31. 31.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) but
  33. 33.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) due to (c) this is because (d) because
  35. 35.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
  36. 36.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  39. 39.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) for example (d) the reason is

Answer key

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

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