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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 197 · 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) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) that is why (d) but
  3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) because (d) however
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) for example (c) as a result (d) the reason is
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) however (d) due to
  6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  7. 7.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) such as (d) for instance
  9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) although
  11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) Because
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) but (d) however
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) therefore
  14. 14.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) but
  16. 16.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) due to
  21. 21.🔗 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
  22. 22.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  23. 23.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
  24. 24.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) but (c) so (d) that is why
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) although (d) this is because
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) due to (d) this is because
  28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) although (c) therefore (d) due to
  32. 32.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
  34. 34.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) therefore (d) due to
  36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  37. 37.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) the reason is

Answer key

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

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