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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 182 · 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 a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) this is because (d) such as
  4. 4.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  5. 5.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) because (c) so (d) however
  7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  10. 10.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
  13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so
  14. 14.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) this is because (c) because (d) due to
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) for example (d) the reason is
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) although (d) as a result
  18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) because
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) the reason is (d) that is why
  22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) so (d) due to
  23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) due to (c) however (d) so
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) therefore (d) for example
  25. 25.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) because (c) but (d) although
  27. 27.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  28. 28.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  29. 29.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) due to (c) so (d) such as
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) however
  33. 33.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) due to (d) however
  35. 35.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
  38. 38.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
  39. 39.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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