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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 59 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
  2. 2.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) therefore (d) as a result
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) that is why
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) but
  8. 8.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  9. 9.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  11. 11.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) however (d) this is because
  13. 13.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
  15. 15.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  16. 16.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) therefore
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
  19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) however
  20. 20.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  22. 22.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) so
  25. 25.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  27. 27.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  30. 30.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) for example (d) because
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) although (d) this is because
  34. 34.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) such as
  36. 36.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) however (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) for instance
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) however (c) therefore (d) due to

Answer key

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

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