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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 281 · 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) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) however (d) but
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) due to (d) that is why
  3. 3.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  5. 5.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) therefore (c) so (d) such as
  7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
  8. 8.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) such as (d) because
  10. 10.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) therefore
  13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) but (c) although (d) the reason is
  14. 14.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  15. 15.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  17. 17.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  18. 18.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
  20. 20.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) but (d) therefore
  22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) for example (d) but
  24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  26. 26.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) so (d) this is because
  28. 28.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  29. 29.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) but
  31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) but
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) for example
  34. 34.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) therefore
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) because (d) to give an example
  38. 38.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  39. 39.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  40. 40.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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