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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 308 · 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) such as (b) so (c) for example (d) for instance
  2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) although (c) therefore (d) due to
  3. 3.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  4. 4.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) this is because (d) however
  6. 6.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
  9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) such as
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) but
  11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) for example (d) as a result
  12. 12.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) that is why (c) such as (d) due to
  14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) for example
  16. 16.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) for instance (d) but
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) the reason is
  19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) such as
  20. 20.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) for example (d) for instance
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) that is why (c) although (d) however
  25. 25.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
  26. 26.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  30. 30.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  31. 31.🔗 What does “as a result” 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: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) so (c) this is because (d) therefore
  34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) therefore
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) due to
  36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
  37. 37.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) however (d) for example
  39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) therefore
  40. 40.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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