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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 339 · 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” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
  2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) but (c) however (d) this is because
  3. 3.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) because (d) although
  5. 5.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  7. 7.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) as a result (c) such as (d) the reason is
  9. 9.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
  10. 10.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) therefore
  12. 12.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
  13. 13.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Because (d) So
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) so (c) that is why (d) as a result
  15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) so (d) such as
  16. 16.🔗 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
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) such as (d) for example
  18. 18.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) so
  20. 20.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  21. 21.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) for instance
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) but (d) however
  24. 24.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) as a result
  27. 27.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  28. 28.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) this is because
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) so (c) due to (d) to give an example
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) due to
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) such as (d) however
  36. 36.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  38. 38.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) because (d) but
  40. 40.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side

Answer key

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

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