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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 304 · 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 linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) although (d) on the other hand
  2. 2.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) but (d) as a result
  4. 4.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) therefore (d) that is why
  6. 6.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) such as (d) to give an example
  8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) however (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) however (d) this is because
  10. 10.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  12. 12.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) that is why (d) such as
  14. 14.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
  16. 16.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) although (d) this is because
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) but (d) that is why
  19. 19.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) because
  21. 21.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) so
  23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) so
  24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) this is because
  25. 25.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) However (d) Because
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) however (c) for example (d) the reason is
  28. 28.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) however (d) such as
  30. 30.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  31. 31.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) but (d) the reason is
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) so (d) therefore
  34. 34.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  35. 35.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  36. 36.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) but

Answer key

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

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