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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 276 · 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: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) such as (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  4. 4.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  5. 5.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) due to (c) this is because (d) that is why
  7. 7.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) as a result
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) for example
  11. 11.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) because (c) but (d) due to
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) because (c) therefore (d) such as
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) because (c) for example (d) to give an example
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) because
  18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  19. 19.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  21. 21.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔗 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
  23. 23.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
  24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) however (c) such as (d) although
  25. 25.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) such as (c) however (d) because
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) this is because
  28. 28.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
  29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) for example (c) due to (d) although
  30. 30.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  31. 31.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  32. 32.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) therefore (c) however (d) but
  36. 36.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) however (c) therefore (d) so
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) due to
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) but (d) therefore
  40. 40.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result

Answer key

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

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