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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 280 · 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: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) for instance
  5. 5.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) for example (d) because
  7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
  8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) to give an example
  10. 10.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) because (d) on the other hand
  12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) but
  13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
  14. 14.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) although
  16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) although
  18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  19. 19.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) due to
  22. 22.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
  24. 24.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) so (d) therefore
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) therefore (d) but
  28. 28.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) although (c) for instance (d) as a result
  33. 33.🔗 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
  34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) that is why
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) but (d) to give an example
  36. 36.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  38. 38.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) that is why (c) although (d) on the other hand
  40. 40.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result

Answer key

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

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