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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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