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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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