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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 91 · 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) so (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) as a result
  2. 2.🔗 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
  3. 3.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) so (d) to give an example
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) but (c) that is why (d) therefore
  6. 6.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) however (d) on the other hand
  8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) to give an example
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) for example
  10. 10.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) so
  13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) so (d) although
  15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) but (c) because (d) to give an example
  16. 16.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) for instance (d) for example
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) so (c) this is because (d) such as
  19. 19.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) however (d) this is because
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) so (d) but
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) however (d) as a result
  23. 23.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) such as (c) due to (d) the reason is
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) however (d) but
  26. 26.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
  28. 28.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) because
  30. 30.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) although (c) the reason is (d) because
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) although
  34. 34.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) however (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  39. 39.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  40. 40.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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