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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 210 · 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 “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) because (d) as a result
  3. 3.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) because
  5. 5.🔗 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
  6. 6.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) for instance
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) such as (d) for instance
  9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) due to (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
  12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
  13. 13.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) the reason is
  16. 16.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) because
  18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) to give an example
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) such as (c) for example (d) to give an example
  20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) such as
  22. 22.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  23. 23.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) for instance (c) however (d) although
  26. 26.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) therefore (c) for example (d) this is because
  28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  29. 29.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  30. 30.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  31. 31.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) for instance (d) as a result
  33. 33.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) Because
  35. 35.🔗 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
  36. 36.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) therefore (d) although
  38. 38.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  40. 40.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result

Answer key

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

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