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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 130 · 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: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) such as
  3. 3.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  4. 4.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
  7. 7.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) so
  9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  10. 10.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) because
  12. 12.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) that is why (c) but (d) for example
  14. 14.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
  15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
  16. 16.🔗 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
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) for example
  18. 18.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) for instance (d) but
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) due to
  23. 23.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  24. 24.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  27. 27.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  29. 29.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) such as
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) such as (d) that is why
  34. 34.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  36. 36.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) because
  38. 38.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) as a result (d) this is because
  40. 40.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However

Answer key

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

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