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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 186 · 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 “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) because (c) the reason is (d) due to
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
  6. 6.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  7. 7.🔗 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
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) but (d) on the other hand
  9. 9.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) such as (c) that is why (d) as a result
  11. 11.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
  14. 14.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) for example (d) as a result
  16. 16.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) but (c) because (d) the reason is
  19. 19.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  20. 20.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
  22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) because (c) due to (d) as a result
  23. 23.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) for instance
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) so
  26. 26.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  27. 27.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) however (d) the reason is
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) because (d) although
  31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) but
  32. 32.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) that is why (c) for example (d) to give an example
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) but (d) so
  35. 35.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔗 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
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) due to (c) for example (d) however
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  40. 40.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

Answer key

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

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