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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 302 · 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) the reason is (b) this is because (c) for example (d) because
  2. 2.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) so
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) but (c) although (d) this is because
  5. 5.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) such as (d) but
  7. 7.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  9. 9.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
  11. 11.🔗 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
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) but
  13. 13.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  14. 14.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) to give an example
  16. 16.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  17. 17.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) such as
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) due to
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) due to
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) such as
  23. 23.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) because (c) although (d) due to
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) although (d) so
  28. 28.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  29. 29.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  32. 32.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) although (c) this is because (d) but
  34. 34.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
  35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) because (c) this is because (d) for instance
  36. 36.🔗 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
  37. 37.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) however
  40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) this is because (c) due to (d) to give an example

Answer key

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

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