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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 324 · 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) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
  2. 2.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) although (d) so
  8. 8.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  9. 9.🔗 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
  10. 10.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
  12. 12.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  15. 15.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) although (d) for example
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) this is because
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) as a result (d) the reason is
  21. 21.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  22. 22.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) that is why
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  27. 27.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) so
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) for example
  30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) because (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  31. 31.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) such as
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) so (d) as a result
  36. 36.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) due to
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) so
  40. 40.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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