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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 50 · 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) but (d) this is because
  2. 2.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  3. 3.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) because (c) to give an example (d) but
  5. 5.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
  7. 7.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
  8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) however (d) because
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) so
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) however
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) such as (d) therefore
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) for example (d) the reason is
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) that is why
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) although (d) on the other hand
  15. 15.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  16. 16.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  17. 17.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) as a result
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) due to
  20. 20.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
  22. 22.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) although
  24. 24.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  25. 25.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  26. 26.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) that is why (c) however (d) for example
  28. 28.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) but (c) therefore (d) such as
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) although (d) the reason is
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) that is why (c) but (d) the reason is
  33. 33.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  34. 34.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  35. 35.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
  38. 38.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) the reason is

Answer key

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

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