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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 295 · 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.

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

Answer key

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

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