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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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