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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 205 · 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 “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) although (d) to give an example
  3. 3.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) for example
  5. 5.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  6. 6.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
  8. 8.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) such as (d) to give an example
  11. 11.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  13. 13.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) although (d) for example
  15. 15.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  16. 16.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
  17. 17.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) as a result (d) because
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) for example (d) that is why
  20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
  21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) such as (d) so
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) this is because
  23. 23.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  24. 24.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) that is why
  27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) because (c) such as (d) to give an example
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) for example
  30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) but (c) for instance (d) therefore
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) so (c) therefore (d) that is why
  32. 32.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) this is because
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) such as
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) therefore (c) but (d) on the other hand
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) however (c) for instance (d) therefore
  37. 37.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for example (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  39. 39.🔗 What does “on the other hand” 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) this is because (c) so (d) the reason is

Answer key

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

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