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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 306 · 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 adds an example? (a) that is why (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) that is why
  3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
  4. 4.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  5. 5.🔗 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
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) for example (c) but (d) that is why
  8. 8.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) therefore
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) this is because
  11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) so (c) however (d) due to
  14. 14.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) as a result (d) so
  17. 17.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  19. 19.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) because (d) for instance
  21. 21.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  22. 22.🔗 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
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) however
  24. 24.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  27. 27.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) due to (d) that is why
  29. 29.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) although (c) because (d) this is because
  31. 31.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) but (d) for instance
  36. 36.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  39. 39.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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