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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 102 · 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: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
  3. 3.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  4. 4.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) so
  6. 6.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) such as (d) although
  9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
  10. 10.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) because
  12. 12.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) as a result (c) because (d) for example
  15. 15.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔗 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
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) because (d) for example
  18. 18.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) because (c) the reason is (d) for example
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) so
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) as a result (d) although
  22. 22.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) but
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) so
  25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) so
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) so (d) as a result
  28. 28.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  29. 29.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  30. 30.🔗 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
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) for example
  32. 32.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) because
  34. 34.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) because
  36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
  38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) due to (d) therefore
  39. 39.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) although (d) however

Answer key

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

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