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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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