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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 341 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) as a result
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) for instance (d) as a result
  3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
  4. 4.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) such as (c) for example (d) however
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) such as (d) although
  7. 7.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) however
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) because
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) for example
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) so
  12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) such as (c) however (d) although
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) due to
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) although (d) such as
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) but (d) due to
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) due to
  18. 18.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) due to (d) therefore
  20. 20.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) for example
  25. 25.🔗 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
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) for example (d) such as
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) because
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) but
  29. 29.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  31. 31.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  32. 32.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) however (d) but
  34. 34.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) although
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) due to (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) for example (d) this is because
  39. 39.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  40. 40.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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