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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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