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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 321 · 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 “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) because
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) for instance
  5. 5.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  7. 7.🔗 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
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) however
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) although (d) this is because
  10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
  11. 11.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  12. 12.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) such as
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) so (d) due to
  15. 15.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) due to (d) because
  17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) although (d) to give an example
  18. 18.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.🔗 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
  20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
  21. 21.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) this is because (c) but (d) on the other hand
  24. 24.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) due to
  26. 26.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) because
  28. 28.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) but (d) because
  30. 30.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) due to
  32. 32.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) this is because (c) so (d) for instance
  34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) this is because (d) because
  36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
  37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) however
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) although
  40. 40.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example

Answer key

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

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