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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 87 · 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.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  3. 3.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) so (d) on the other hand
  5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
  6. 6.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
  7. 7.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) however (c) due to (d) although
  9. 9.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) however
  11. 11.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) for instance (d) this is because
  13. 13.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) that is why
  15. 15.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) because (d) such as
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) as a result (d) such as
  18. 18.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) due to (d) because
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) however (c) such as (d) because
  21. 21.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  23. 23.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  24. 24.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  25. 25.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) that is why
  27. 27.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) because
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) because (c) however (d) but
  31. 31.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  32. 32.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) such as
  34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) however (d) the reason is
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) although (d) such as
  36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) because (d) however
  37. 37.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
  38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) so (d) the reason is
  39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) to give an example (d) but
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) such as (d) although

Answer key

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

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