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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 335 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) that is why
  3. 3.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) such as
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) therefore
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) due to
  7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Because (d) Therefore
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) for instance
  9. 9.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) because (c) that is why (d) for instance
  11. 11.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🔗 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
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) so (d) to give an example
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) although (d) such as
  16. 16.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  17. 17.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  18. 18.🔗 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
  19. 19.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
  20. 20.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  21. 21.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  24. 24.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) For instance (d) Because
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) however
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) for example (d) the reason is
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) because
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
  29. 29.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) although (c) due to (d) that is why
  31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) therefore (d) that is why
  32. 32.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  33. 33.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) however (d) as a result
  35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) due to (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  36. 36.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  37. 37.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) because (d) although
  39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  40. 40.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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