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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 333 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) so
  2. 2.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) this is because (d) that is why
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) this is because (d) because
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) due to (d) to give an example
  6. 6.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) because (d) so
  8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
  9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
  10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) although (c) to give an example (d) therefore
  11. 11.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  12. 12.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
  13. 13.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  15. 15.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for example
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
  17. 17.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) because (c) to give an example (d) such as
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  20. 20.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) although
  24. 24.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) such as
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) however
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) but (d) to give an example
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) as a result
  29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) this is because (c) for example (d) that is why
  30. 30.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  31. 31.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  33. 33.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) therefore
  35. 35.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  38. 38.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) so (d) but

Answer key

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

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