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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 173 · 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 “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  2. 2.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) because (d) however
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) as a result (c) such as (d) due to
  5. 5.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
  7. 7.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) because
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) for example
  10. 10.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) but (c) that is why (d) so
  12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) because (d) but
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) for instance (d) however
  14. 14.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) but (c) as a result (d) this is because
  16. 16.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) although (c) due to (d) as a result
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) however (d) although
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) because
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) because (c) that is why (d) therefore
  22. 22.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  23. 23.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) as a result
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) so (c) that is why (d) therefore
  27. 27.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) for example (d) but
  29. 29.🔗 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
  30. 30.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) to give an example
  33. 33.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
  34. 34.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) as a result
  36. 36.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) although (c) the reason is (d) due to
  38. 38.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  39. 39.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  40. 40.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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