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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 287 · 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 linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) because (c) but (d) therefore
  2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
  3. 3.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) for example (d) due to
  6. 6.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
  8. 8.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
  10. 10.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) due to
  13. 13.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) because
  15. 15.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) so
  17. 17.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) although (d) but
  19. 19.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) due to
  21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
  22. 22.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  24. 24.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) so (c) that is why (d) as a result
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) such as (d) so
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) but (c) so (d) for instance
  28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) therefore (c) due to (d) the reason is
  29. 29.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) however
  32. 32.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  33. 33.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) however (d) because
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) this is because
  36. 36.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔗 What does “so” 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” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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