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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 283 · 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) due to (b) this is because (c) however (d) because
  2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) but (d) due to
  3. 3.🔗 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
  4. 4.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  7. 7.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) but
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) however
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) but (d) for example
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) because (d) this is because
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) for example
  15. 15.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  16. 16.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
  18. 18.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) on the other hand
  20. 20.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
  21. 21.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
  22. 22.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For instance (d) So
  24. 24.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  25. 25.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) so (d) as a result
  27. 27.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) although (c) but (d) on the other hand
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) the reason is
  32. 32.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) for example
  34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) so (d) therefore
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) so
  37. 37.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) so (c) for example (d) as a result
  39. 39.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) due to (d) that is why

Answer key

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

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