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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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