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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 49 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) however (d) the reason is
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) for example (d) because
  3. 3.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  6. 6.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  7. 7.🔗 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
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) therefore
  9. 9.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) although (c) however (d) because
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
  12. 12.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  13. 13.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
  15. 15.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) such as
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) so (d) for example
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) such as
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) although
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) as a result
  22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) although (d) however
  23. 23.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
  26. 26.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) due to
  30. 30.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  31. 31.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) as a result (d) however
  33. 33.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a reason
  37. 37.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
  38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
  39. 39.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) this is because (d) therefore

Answer key

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

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