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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 256 · 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.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so
  3. 3.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  5. 5.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) for example (d) as a result
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) although
  8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Therefore (d) Because
  9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) as a result
  11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
  12. 12.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) this is because (c) because (d) due to
  14. 14.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) that is why (d) for example
  17. 17.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  18. 18.🔗 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
  19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) however (c) due to (d) to give an example
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) as a result
  22. 22.🔗 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
  23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) because (c) however (d) on the other hand
  24. 24.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) such as (d) although
  26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
  27. 27.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) for instance
  29. 29.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) so
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) that is why
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) although (c) this is because (d) but
  33. 33.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) so (c) although (d) this is because
  36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) so (c) for example (d) to give an example
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) for instance
  38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) however (d) that is why
  39. 39.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) for instance (d) such as

Answer key

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

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