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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 250 · 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 the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  2. 2.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  4. 4.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  5. 5.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) so (d) this is because
  8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) as a result
  10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) due to
  11. 11.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔗 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
  13. 13.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Because (d) So
  15. 15.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) due to (c) this is because (d) because
  18. 18.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) so
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) however
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) this is because (c) for example (d) but
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) such as (c) although (d) as a result
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) that is why
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) therefore (d) so
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) although (c) the reason is (d) due to
  28. 28.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔗 What does “for example” 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) to give an example (b) for example (c) such as (d) on the other hand
  32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) this is because (d) because
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) because
  34. 34.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  35. 35.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) because
  38. 38.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  40. 40.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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