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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 331 · 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 “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  2. 2.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) but
  4. 4.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) such as (c) as a result (d) that is why
  6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
  7. 7.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because
  8. 8.🔗 What does “to give an example” 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 gives a reason? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) due to
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) because (d) this is because
  11. 11.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  13. 13.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) so (d) on the other hand
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) this is because (c) for example (d) that is why
  16. 16.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) because (d) due to
  18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) for example (d) so
  20. 20.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) because (c) as a result (d) therefore
  23. 23.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) as a result (d) that is why
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) so
  26. 26.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  27. 27.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  28. 28.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) because (c) due to (d) this is because
  31. 31.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) however (d) although
  34. 34.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) due to (c) so (d) although
  36. 36.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  37. 37.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) because (d) as a result
  40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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