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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 163 · 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.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  3. 3.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) such as (d) that is why
  5. 5.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  6. 6.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  7. 7.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) however
  9. 9.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) however
  11. 11.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) because
  13. 13.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) for example
  16. 16.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  17. 17.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) such as (c) because (d) so
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) because
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for example (c) therefore (d) due to
  21. 21.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  22. 22.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  24. 24.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) but (c) to give an example (d) such as
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) that is why (d) for example
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) such as (d) but
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) so
  29. 29.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  30. 30.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for example
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) that is why (d) for instance
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) although (d) so
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) for example
  34. 34.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
  36. 36.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) so
  38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) although (d) as a result
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) so (d) to give an example
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) for instance

Answer key

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

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