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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 298 · 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 “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  2. 2.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) that is why
  6. 6.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  7. 7.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  8. 8.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
  10. 10.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
  12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) because (c) due to (d) for example
  13. 13.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) although (c) because (d) due to
  15. 15.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) for example
  17. 17.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  19. 19.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  20. 20.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) but (c) such as (d) the reason is
  22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) for instance
  24. 24.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  27. 27.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) for example (d) as a result
  31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) this is because (c) but (d) therefore
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) because
  33. 33.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  34. 34.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
  35. 35.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for instance (d) so
  36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) so (c) for example (d) for instance
  37. 37.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
  38. 38.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) because
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) therefore

Answer key

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

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