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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 180 · 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 instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
  3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) such as (d) to give an example
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) such as (c) for instance (d) this is because
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) the reason is
  7. 7.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  8. 8.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) for example (d) that is why
  11. 11.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) however
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) for instance (d) such as
  14. 14.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
  16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
  17. 17.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) this is because
  23. 23.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) so (c) because (d) although
  25. 25.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) although (c) due to (d) to give an example
  27. 27.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  29. 29.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  30. 30.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  32. 32.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  36. 36.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) such as
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) however (c) therefore (d) that is why
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) that is why
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) therefore (d) this is because

Answer key

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

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