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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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