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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 195 · 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 “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) for example (d) but
  4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) due to (c) for instance (d) so
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) so
  6. 6.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a reason
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) so
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) to give an example (d) for instance
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) as a result
  11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) although (c) that is why (d) so
  12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) that is why
  13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
  14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) for example
  16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) but
  18. 18.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) so
  20. 20.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) because
  22. 22.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  23. 23.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  24. 24.🔗 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
  25. 25.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) because
  28. 28.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  29. 29.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) due to (c) for instance (d) for example
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) but (c) the reason is (d) because
  33. 33.🔗 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
  34. 34.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) although
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) as a result (d) to give an example
  37. 37.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  38. 38.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) although
  40. 40.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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