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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 319 · 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.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
  2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) so (d) the reason is
  3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  4. 4.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) for instance (d) such as
  6. 6.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) but (d) due to
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) that is why (d) to give an example
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) although
  10. 10.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) due to
  12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) for example
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) however (d) due to
  16. 16.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) such as
  18. 18.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
  20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
  21. 21.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  23. 23.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
  25. 25.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) such as (d) the reason is
  29. 29.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) as a result (d) that is why
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) such as (c) therefore (d) this is because
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  33. 33.🔗 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
  34. 34.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) although (c) however (d) as a result
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) as a result
  37. 37.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) this is because
  39. 39.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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