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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 303 · 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.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
  4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) the reason is
  6. 6.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) therefore (d) that is why
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) for example (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  12. 12.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  13. 13.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) because (d) this is because
  15. 15.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
  17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) this is because
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) so (d) to give an example
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) the reason is (d) although
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) therefore (d) this is because
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) although (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) due to
  24. 24.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  26. 26.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  29. 29.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) but (d) for instance
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) so
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) however (c) this is because (d) because
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) for example (c) for instance (d) so
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) so (d) therefore
  35. 35.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  36. 36.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) although
  38. 38.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) such as (d) this is because

Answer key

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

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