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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 340 · 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.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  3. 3.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) due to
  6. 6.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
  7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) because (d) however
  8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) that is why (c) so (d) the reason is
  10. 10.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) that is why (c) although (d) however
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) this is because (c) but (d) although
  13. 13.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  14. 14.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) for example (c) because (d) but
  16. 16.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) however
  18. 18.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
  19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) however (d) for instance
  20. 20.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  22. 22.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) for example (d) but
  24. 24.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  25. 25.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) for instance (d) such as
  28. 28.🔗 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
  29. 29.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) due to
  35. 35.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) the reason is
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) so
  39. 39.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  40. 40.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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