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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 217 · 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) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
  3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) for example (c) as a result (d) however
  4. 4.🔗 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
  5. 5.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  6. 6.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  8. 8.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) although (d) because
  11. 11.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) due to (d) because
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) for example
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) however
  16. 16.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) for instance (d) but
  20. 20.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
  22. 22.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) to give an example (d) due to
  24. 24.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) but (d) however
  27. 27.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) so (d) this is because
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) although
  30. 30.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) however (c) due to (d) so
  32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) so
  33. 33.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  34. 34.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) due to (c) because (d) but
  37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  39. 39.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) so

Answer key

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

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