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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 66 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
  2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for instance
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) but
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) however (c) the reason is (d) such as
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) because (d) so
  7. 7.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) but
  9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  10. 10.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  15. 15.🔗 What does “for instance” 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) however (b) the reason is (c) although (d) but
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
  19. 19.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  21. 21.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) for example (c) although (d) but
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) as a result
  25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) due to (d) as a result
  27. 27.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) due to
  29. 29.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  31. 31.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  32. 32.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) therefore
  34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) however (d) but
  35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) as a result (d) this is because
  36. 36.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) but
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) because (d) for example
  40. 40.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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