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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 53 · 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 linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) however (c) because (d) such as
  2. 2.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
  3. 3.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  4. 4.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  8. 8.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  9. 9.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.🔗 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
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) but (d) on the other hand
  12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) however (d) although
  13. 13.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
  15. 15.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  16. 16.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) such as (c) therefore (d) this is because
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) but
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) for example (d) the reason is
  21. 21.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
  22. 22.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
  24. 24.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) but (c) although (d) however
  26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) therefore
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) but (c) for instance (d) this is because
  28. 28.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) however (d) although
  30. 30.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  31. 31.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) such as (d) but
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) this is because (d) because
  35. 35.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) however (c) for instance (d) that is why
  37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
  38. 38.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) due to
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) although (c) such as (d) this is because

Answer key

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

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