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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 266 · 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 “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) that is why (c) such as (d) the reason is
  3. 3.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
  4. 4.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) for instance
  8. 8.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) however
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) due to (d) to give an example
  11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) However (d) Therefore
  12. 12.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) but (c) that is why (d) therefore
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) because (d) this is because
  15. 15.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) so
  17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) because (c) therefore (d) such as
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) for example (d) such as
  19. 19.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  20. 20.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) because
  23. 23.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  25. 25.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) but (d) as a result
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) such as (d) this is because
  29. 29.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) for example
  31. 31.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  32. 32.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) so (c) this is because (d) for instance
  34. 34.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) so
  38. 38.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result

Answer key

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

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