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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 291 · 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 gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) so (c) although (d) the reason is
  2. 2.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  3. 3.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
  4. 4.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) such as
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) that is why
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
  8. 8.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) therefore (d) for instance
  10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) for example (d) so
  12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) although (c) due to (d) such as
  13. 13.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
  15. 15.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) that is why
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) however
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) for instance
  19. 19.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
  22. 22.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  25. 25.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) such as (d) for instance
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) but (d) due to
  28. 28.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) because (d) this is because
  30. 30.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) but (c) although (d) however
  33. 33.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  38. 38.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
  40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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