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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 349 · 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) because (c) so (d) however
  2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
  3. 3.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  5. 5.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) due to (d) because
  8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) although
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) on the other hand
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) because (d) that is why
  12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) however (d) due to
  13. 13.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) however (c) because (d) as a result
  15. 15.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) so
  17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  18. 18.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) although
  21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  22. 22.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) but
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) but (c) however (d) due to
  25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) therefore (c) but (d) the reason is
  26. 26.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) such as
  28. 28.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) so (c) therefore (d) as a result
  30. 30.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) however (c) to give an example (d) so
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) for example
  34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) due to (c) but (d) that is why
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) as a result (c) such as (d) this is because
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) therefore
  38. 38.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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