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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 363 · 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.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) that is why
  2. 2.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) because (d) the reason is
  6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  7. 7.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) however (d) that is why
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) due to (d) the reason is
  10. 10.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) so (d) this is because
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) however (c) for example (d) but
  13. 13.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) such as
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) because (d) to give an example
  16. 16.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) such as (d) due to
  19. 19.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) such as
  21. 21.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
  23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  24. 24.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  25. 25.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) so
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) because (d) the reason is
  28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) but (d) the reason is
  29. 29.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  30. 30.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  31. 31.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
  33. 33.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  34. 34.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) because (d) the reason is
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) so (d) therefore
  38. 38.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  39. 39.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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