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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 221 · 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 “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) the reason is (d) although
  3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) so (d) but
  4. 4.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) so (c) therefore (d) as a result
  7. 7.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
  8. 8.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
  10. 10.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
  14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) however (d) the reason is
  16. 16.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  17. 17.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  18. 18.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  19. 19.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) Because
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) for example
  21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) because (c) due to (d) such as
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
  23. 23.🔗 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
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) for example (d) to give an example
  25. 25.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) such as (c) but (d) on the other hand
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) because
  30. 30.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) because (d) so
  32. 32.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) but
  35. 35.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  36. 36.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) although (d) such as
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) therefore (d) that is why
  39. 39.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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