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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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