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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 142 · 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 gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) although
  2. 2.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) but (d) such as
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  5. 5.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Because (d) Therefore
  7. 7.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) however
  9. 9.🔗 What does “so” 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 “the reason is” 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 “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
  12. 12.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) because
  14. 14.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) due to
  18. 18.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  19. 19.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) however
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) so
  23. 23.🔗 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
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) for instance
  25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
  26. 26.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) but
  29. 29.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  30. 30.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) although (c) to give an example (d) therefore
  33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) but (d) on the other hand
  35. 35.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  38. 38.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For instance (d) So
  40. 40.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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