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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 211 · 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.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) for instance (c) due to (d) although
  2. 2.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) for example
  4. 4.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  5. 5.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  6. 6.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) for example (d) so
  11. 11.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) for instance
  13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  15. 15.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) however (c) as a result (d) due to
  17. 17.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) so (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  20. 20.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  22. 22.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) however
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) although (c) as a result (d) the reason is
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) for example
  27. 27.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  30. 30.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
  31. 31.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
  33. 33.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
  36. 36.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) such as (c) that is why (d) however
  38. 38.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) for example (d) but

Answer key

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

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