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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 338 · 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) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) however (d) so
  3. 3.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) due to
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) the reason is (d) due to
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) however
  7. 7.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) but
  11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) as a result (c) because (d) such as
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) for example (d) for instance
  13. 13.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) such as (d) for example
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) for example
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) to give an example
  18. 18.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  20. 20.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  21. 21.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  24. 24.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) because (d) such as
  27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
  28. 28.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) so (c) such as (d) on the other hand
  30. 30.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  32. 32.🔗 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
  33. 33.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Because (d) Therefore
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) but (d) however
  35. 35.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  36. 36.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
  37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) due to
  38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) because (d) this is because
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) so (d) although
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) but

Answer key

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

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