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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 327 · 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.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
  2. 2.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) because (d) this is because
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) due to (d) this is because
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) so (d) this is because
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) so
  7. 7.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) but
  11. 11.🔗 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
  12. 12.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) although (c) the reason is (d) such as
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) however (c) so (d) therefore
  15. 15.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) because (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  17. 17.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  18. 18.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) due to (d) that is why
  20. 20.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) this is because
  24. 24.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
  25. 25.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  26. 26.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  28. 28.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) but (d) on the other hand
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) due to
  31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  34. 34.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) because (c) to give an example (d) such as
  38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) so
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) because (d) but
  40. 40.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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