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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 229 · 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 “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) for instance
  3. 3.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) that is why (c) for example (d) such as
  6. 6.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
  7. 7.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  9. 9.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  12. 12.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  15. 15.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
  17. 17.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) to give an example
  20. 20.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  21. 21.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  23. 23.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) the reason is
  25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) but (c) for example (d) the reason is
  26. 26.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  27. 27.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  28. 28.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
  29. 29.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
  30. 30.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) therefore
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) however
  33. 33.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
  36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  37. 37.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) for example
  40. 40.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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