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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 365 · 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 “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  2. 2.🔗 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
  3. 3.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) so (d) therefore
  5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) however (d) because
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) although
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) due to
  8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
  9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
  10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
  11. 11.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) for instance (d) therefore
  14. 14.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  15. 15.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) therefore (d) but
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) due to (d) but
  18. 18.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  19. 19.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
  20. 20.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) so (d) however
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) but
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
  25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) such as (c) for example (d) as a result
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) therefore (d) as a result
  27. 27.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  30. 30.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) however (d) as a result
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) because
  33. 33.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) but
  35. 35.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) that is why
  37. 37.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) that is why (d) but
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) to give an example (d) for instance

Answer key

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

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