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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 89 · 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) however (c) although (d) on the other hand
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) therefore
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) to give an example
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) therefore (c) so (d) as a result
  5. 5.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) but (d) therefore
  7. 7.🔗 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
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) such as (d) but
  9. 9.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
  11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
  12. 12.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
  14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
  15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) although
  17. 17.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) but
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) this is because
  20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) for instance
  21. 21.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  24. 24.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  25. 25.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  26. 26.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) such as
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) although (d) on the other hand
  29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) that is why (d) due to
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) for instance
  31. 31.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) but (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
  35. 35.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) however (d) to give an example
  38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  39. 39.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  40. 40.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however

Answer key

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

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