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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 201 · 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 “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) this is because (c) due to (d) but
  3. 3.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) because (c) for example (d) therefore
  7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) because
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) that is why
  9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) such as
  11. 11.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  13. 13.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) although (d) for example
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) therefore
  17. 17.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) such as (d) so
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) so (c) for example (d) this is because
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) although
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) as a result (c) due to (d) this is because
  22. 22.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  24. 24.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) because (d) for example
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) therefore
  28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) because (d) however
  29. 29.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) such as
  32. 32.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for example (c) therefore (d) although
  34. 34.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  35. 35.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) due to
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) that is why
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) but
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) therefore

Answer key

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

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