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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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