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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 257 · 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: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) so (c) because (d) although
  4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) but (d) therefore
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) although
  6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) However (d) Because
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) such as (c) because (d) that is why
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) such as (d) on the other hand
  9. 9.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) as a result
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) this is because
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) such as (c) although (d) therefore
  14. 14.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  15. 15.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
  17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) but
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) the reason is
  19. 19.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  20. 20.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  22. 22.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) but (d) although
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) however
  25. 25.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  26. 26.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
  27. 27.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) that is why
  29. 29.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) although (c) for example (d) such as
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) so
  32. 32.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  34. 34.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  36. 36.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) so
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) however (d) so
  39. 39.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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