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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 294 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) but (d) that is why
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) because
  3. 3.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) this is because (c) for example (d) however
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) for example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  7. 7.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  9. 9.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
  10. 10.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) because (d) due to
  12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) because (d) for instance
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) because (d) however
  14. 14.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  16. 16.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  17. 17.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
  18. 18.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
  21. 21.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) due to
  23. 23.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) however (d) for example
  26. 26.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  27. 27.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  29. 29.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) to give an example
  33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) however (c) such as (d) as a result
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) such as (d) on the other hand
  36. 36.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) although (c) for example (d) because
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) that is why
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) due to (d) but

Answer key

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

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