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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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