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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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