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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 64 · 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) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
  2. 2.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  4. 4.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
  5. 5.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) the reason is (d) however
  7. 7.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
  9. 9.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  10. 10.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
  11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) as a result (c) because (d) this is because
  12. 12.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) such as
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) this is because
  18. 18.🔗 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
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) this is because
  20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) as a result
  22. 22.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
  23. 23.🔗 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
  24. 24.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) due to (d) although
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) however (d) because
  27. 27.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) although
  29. 29.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  30. 30.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  31. 31.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) but (c) because (d) this is because
  33. 33.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  34. 34.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) because (d) that is why
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) although (c) but (d) on the other hand
  37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) for instance
  38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) therefore (c) but (d) for instance
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) but (d) for example
  40. 40.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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