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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 258 · 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 “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) that is why (d) therefore
  3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) Because
  4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
  7. 7.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) due to (c) but (d) on the other hand
  12. 12.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
  14. 14.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) because
  16. 16.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) as a result
  18. 18.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  19. 19.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  20. 20.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  21. 21.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) although (d) due to
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) therefore
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) so
  26. 26.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) such as (c) but (d) as a result
  28. 28.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) but
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) however
  31. 31.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  32. 32.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  33. 33.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) such as
  40. 40.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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