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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 351 · 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) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) so (d) due to
  3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) to give an example
  9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) due to
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) as a result
  12. 12.🔗 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
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
  14. 14.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) however (c) because (d) such as
  16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
  17. 17.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) however
  20. 20.🔗 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
  21. 21.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  22. 22.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) but (c) this is because (d) for example
  25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) for example (d) as a result
  27. 27.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
  29. 29.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) however (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) but (d) that is why
  32. 32.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  34. 34.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) but
  36. 36.🔗 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
  37. 37.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) because
  40. 40.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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