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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 353 · 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.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
  2. 2.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) this is because (d) due to
  4. 4.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) due to (d) that is why
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  7. 7.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) because
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) but (d) although
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) but (d) due to
  11. 11.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) the reason is
  14. 14.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) due to (d) this is because
  17. 17.🔗 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
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) because
  19. 19.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  21. 21.🔗 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
  22. 22.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) however (d) because
  26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
  27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
  28. 28.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  30. 30.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  32. 32.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  33. 33.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) therefore
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) however
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) although (d) this is because
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) such as
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) so
  39. 39.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) but (d) therefore

Answer key

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

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