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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 198 · 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) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
  3. 3.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
  4. 4.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  5. 5.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
  9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) such as (d) that is why
  11. 11.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) for instance (c) for example (d) to give an example
  14. 14.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) although (d) because
  16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) although (c) because (d) but
  18. 18.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  19. 19.🔗 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
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) although (c) as a result (d) this is because
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) so (c) the reason is (d) such as
  23. 23.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  24. 24.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) as a result (d) such as
  26. 26.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) because
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) for example (d) to give an example
  29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) for example (d) however
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) such as
  31. 31.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) for instance
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) for example (d) as a result
  34. 34.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  40. 40.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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