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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 55 · 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 “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
  3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) as a result
  4. 4.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) so (c) because (d) to give an example
  6. 6.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
  9. 9.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  11. 11.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) but (c) for example (d) therefore
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
  14. 14.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) this is because
  17. 17.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) due to (d) however
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) however
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) such as
  22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) however
  23. 23.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  25. 25.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) therefore (c) due to (d) the reason is
  27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) for example (c) so (d) this is because
  28. 28.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) for example (d) although
  30. 30.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
  31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) so
  32. 32.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) but (c) this is because (d) because
  34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) for instance (d) such as
  35. 35.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) however (d) this is because
  38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) that is why
  40. 40.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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