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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 80 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) to give an example
  3. 3.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) but
  5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
  6. 6.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  7. 7.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) so (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) for example (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  11. 11.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) however (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  13. 13.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) such as (c) as a result (d) therefore
  16. 16.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) for example (d) the reason is
  18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) however (c) for instance (d) therefore
  19. 19.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
  21. 21.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  24. 24.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) however (c) as a result (d) therefore
  26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) that is why (d) such as
  27. 27.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) however
  29. 29.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) so
  31. 31.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) due to (c) because (d) this is because
  34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  38. 38.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) for example (c) but (d) because

Answer key

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

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