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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 301 · 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) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) but (d) however
  2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
  3. 3.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  5. 5.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
  8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) so (d) although
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) due to
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) but
  11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) so (d) for example
  13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) this is because (d) so
  14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) because (c) such as (d) that is why
  15. 15.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  16. 16.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) this is because
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) for example (d) to give an example
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  21. 21.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  23. 23.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) but (c) because (d) for example
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) this is because (c) although (d) on the other hand
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) such as (c) however (d) due to
  28. 28.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
  29. 29.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  30. 30.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  31. 31.🔗 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
  32. 32.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) such as
  34. 34.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) although (d) so
  36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) but
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) because (d) that is why
  38. 38.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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