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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 206 · 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 “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) but
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) due to (d) as a result
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) such as (d) however
  5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because
  6. 6.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) due to (c) although (d) on the other hand
  8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  9. 9.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
  13. 13.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  14. 14.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
  17. 17.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) so
  20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) but (c) that is why (d) due to
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) therefore
  22. 22.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) as a result (d) so
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) for instance
  25. 25.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) but
  30. 30.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  31. 31.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) for example
  33. 33.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  36. 36.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) although (c) as a result (d) that is why
  38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) therefore (c) however (d) for example
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) due to
  40. 40.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side

Answer key

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

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