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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 354 · 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 “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) such as (c) that is why (d) but
  4. 4.🔗 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
  5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) that is why (d) to give an example
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) so (d) therefore
  8. 8.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) however (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) but (d) because
  11. 11.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) for example (c) but (d) that is why
  14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) although (d) as a result
  16. 16.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
  17. 17.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) however (c) to give an example (d) for instance
  20. 20.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
  23. 23.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  24. 24.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) so (d) therefore
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) this is because
  28. 28.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) so (d) however
  30. 30.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
  31. 31.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  32. 32.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  33. 33.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) for instance
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) because
  36. 36.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) so (d) as a result
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) but
  39. 39.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  40. 40.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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