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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 194 · 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 “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) so (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) however
  5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  6. 6.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) but
  9. 9.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
  10. 10.🔗 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
  11. 11.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
  13. 13.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) as a result
  15. 15.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  16. 16.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  17. 17.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  18. 18.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) although
  21. 21.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) due to
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) although (d) to give an example
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) such as (d) for instance
  25. 25.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  26. 26.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) for example (d) therefore
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) to give an example (d) that is why
  30. 30.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  31. 31.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) because (d) although
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) this is because
  34. 34.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) such as (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) therefore (c) for example (d) because
  37. 37.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) however
  40. 40.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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