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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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