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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 44 · 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 “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
  3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) for example (d) that is why
  4. 4.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) the reason is
  6. 6.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) although
  10. 10.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
  13. 13.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) this is because (d) because
  15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) for instance (c) but (d) on the other hand
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) so
  18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
  19. 19.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) although
  22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) such as (d) the reason is
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) but (d) the reason is
  24. 24.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔗 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
  26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) such as
  27. 27.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  29. 29.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) for instance (d) for example
  31. 31.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  34. 34.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  36. 36.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) for example (d) due to
  38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) because (c) so (d) such as
  39. 39.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason

Answer key

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

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