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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 93 · 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 linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) this is because (c) so (d) to give an example
  2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
  3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
  4. 4.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
  5. 5.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  6. 6.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) so (d) therefore
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) but
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) such as (d) but
  10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) such as (d) but
  12. 12.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) as a result (d) for example
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) but (c) such as (d) because
  17. 17.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) to give an example (d) because
  19. 19.🔗 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
  20. 20.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  22. 22.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) therefore
  24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) so (c) therefore (d) due to
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) but
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) such as
  27. 27.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) so (c) for example (d) although
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) for example (d) however
  30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) although
  31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) although (d) as a result
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) due to (d) although
  34. 34.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) for example
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) that is why
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) therefore
  40. 40.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason

Answer key

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

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