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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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