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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 322 · 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 the other side? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) such as
  2. 2.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) as a result
  4. 4.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) such as
  6. 6.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  8. 8.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) but (d) because
  10. 10.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
  12. 12.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  13. 13.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) although (c) however (d) on the other hand
  16. 16.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
  17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) this is because (c) for example (d) due to
  18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
  19. 19.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  20. 20.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) such as (d) so
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  23. 23.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) although (c) due to (d) the reason is
  26. 26.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) that is why
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) although (d) however
  30. 30.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) for example (d) such as
  33. 33.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) for instance
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) however (c) for instance (d) this is because
  38. 38.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  40. 40.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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