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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 282 · 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: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) due to (c) because (d) such as
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) to give an example
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) so (d) therefore
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  6. 6.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
  7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) However (d) Therefore
  8. 8.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  10. 10.🔗 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
  11. 11.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) so
  13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
  14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) so (c) this is because (d) but
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
  18. 18.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) as a result
  20. 20.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) although
  22. 22.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔗 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
  26. 26.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) because
  29. 29.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  32. 32.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) due to (c) because (d) to give an example
  34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) due to
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) for example (d) on the other hand
  36. 36.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) however (c) such as (d) as a result
  38. 38.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) but (d) on the other hand

Answer key

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

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