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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 273 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) although
  2. 2.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
  4. 4.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
  6. 6.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) however (c) this is because (d) that is why
  8. 8.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) however
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) due to (d) because
  11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) such as (d) but
  12. 12.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) as a result
  15. 15.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  16. 16.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) because
  18. 18.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) because (d) to give an example
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) therefore (d) to give an example
  22. 22.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) although (c) because (d) as a result
  24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) due to (d) however
  25. 25.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) this is because
  28. 28.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) although
  30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) however (d) but
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) although
  33. 33.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  34. 34.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) however (c) but (d) on the other hand
  36. 36.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) because (d) to give an example
  38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) so (d) due to
  39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) although (d) that is why
  40. 40.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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