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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 345 · 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.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
  2. 2.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) although (c) because (d) such as
  5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) however (d) because
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) however (d) therefore
  7. 7.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) such as (c) this is because (d) although
  9. 9.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) for example (d) because
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) this is because
  12. 12.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) however
  16. 16.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
  18. 18.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  20. 20.🔗 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
  21. 21.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
  22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) such as (c) however (d) so
  23. 23.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  25. 25.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) although
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) although (d) so
  29. 29.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) so
  31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
  36. 36.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) however (d) on the other hand
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) because

Answer key

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

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