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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 95 · 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: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) due to
  4. 4.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
  5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) this is because (c) although (d) to give an example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  7. 7.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  8. 8.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  10. 10.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) for example
  13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) for example (d) therefore
  14. 14.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) however (d) for example
  16. 16.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) because (d) this is because
  18. 18.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) because
  20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
  21. 21.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) but (d) such as
  27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
  28. 28.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) because (d) therefore
  32. 32.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
  33. 33.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) because
  35. 35.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) However (d) Therefore
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
  37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  38. 38.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  39. 39.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) as a result

Answer key

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

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