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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 299 · 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: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) but
  5. 5.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
  7. 7.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  9. 9.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) therefore (d) this is because
  11. 11.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
  13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
  14. 14.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) however (d) due to
  16. 16.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) although (d) due to
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) as a result (d) for example
  19. 19.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) as a result (c) but (d) the reason is
  21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) however (d) due to
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) but (d) such as
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) due to
  24. 24.🔗 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
  25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) however (d) therefore
  26. 26.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) therefore (c) but (d) however
  28. 28.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  30. 30.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  31. 31.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) that is why (d) therefore
  35. 35.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) therefore
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) so (d) such as
  38. 38.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) because
  40. 40.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

Answer key

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

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