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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 342 · 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) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
  2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) although (d) such as
  3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  5. 5.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) although (c) for instance (d) such as
  7. 7.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
  9. 9.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  10. 10.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) because (d) this is because
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) for instance (c) however (d) although
  15. 15.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for instance (c) although (d) that is why
  17. 17.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) because
  19. 19.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) but (c) the reason is (d) such as
  21. 21.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) due to (c) for example (d) as a result
  24. 24.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  25. 25.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) this is because (d) but
  27. 27.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) but (c) because (d) the reason is
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) because
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) but (c) so (d) although
  35. 35.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  36. 36.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) although (c) to give an example (d) because
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) however (d) therefore

Answer key

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

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