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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 323 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) for example (d) such as
  3. 3.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) but
  5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
  7. 7.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
  10. 10.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) therefore
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) therefore
  13. 13.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) for example (d) although
  15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) as a result
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) so (c) such as (d) because
  17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) due to (d) however
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) although
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) for example
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) but (d) on the other hand
  21. 21.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) this is because (c) but (d) on the other hand
  24. 24.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  27. 27.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  28. 28.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  29. 29.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  30. 30.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) however (c) so (d) therefore
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) although (d) to give an example
  33. 33.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  34. 34.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) for instance (d) however
  36. 36.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) but (c) although (d) as a result
  38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) however
  40. 40.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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