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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 218 · 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 “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  3. 3.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) because (d) that is why
  5. 5.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) due to (d) the reason is
  8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) however
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) although (d) on the other hand
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  11. 11.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
  13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) but (c) however (d) so
  14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  15. 15.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) that is why
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) such as (d) this is because
  18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  19. 19.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) although (c) the reason is (d) due to
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) however (d) therefore
  22. 22.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) for example
  24. 24.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) because (d) the reason is
  26. 26.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  27. 27.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
  29. 29.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) due to (d) because
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) because (d) for example
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) the reason is
  33. 33.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) for instance
  35. 35.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) due to (c) therefore (d) such as
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) such as (d) as a result
  38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) that is why (c) for example (d) such as
  39. 39.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example

Answer key

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

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