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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 307 · 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: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  5. 5.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) for instance (c) although (d) that is why
  7. 7.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Because (d) So
  8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) because
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) due to (c) such as (d) this is because
  11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) so (c) for instance (d) for example
  13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) however (d) on the other hand
  15. 15.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
  16. 16.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) therefore (d) as a result
  18. 18.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) that is why
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) because (d) but
  21. 21.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  22. 22.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) however (d) for example
  24. 24.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) although (d) however
  27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) for example (d) due to
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) such as (d) that is why
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) although
  30. 30.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  31. 31.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
  32. 32.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  35. 35.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) although (c) therefore (d) that is why
  38. 38.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) therefore (d) but
  40. 40.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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