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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 249 · 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.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) for instance (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) however (c) due to (d) for instance
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
  4. 4.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  5. 5.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  6. 6.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) although
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) on the other hand
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) for instance
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) the reason is (d) for example
  13. 13.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) however
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for instance (c) for example (d) therefore
  16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  17. 17.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
  19. 19.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) so (d) because
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
  23. 23.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) due to (d) this is because
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) to give an example
  26. 26.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Because (d) So
  28. 28.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  30. 30.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) that is why
  32. 32.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
  33. 33.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  34. 34.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) therefore (c) although (d) on the other hand
  36. 36.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  39. 39.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) but

Answer key

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

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