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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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