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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 46 · 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 “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) so (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  3. 3.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) due to (d) that is why
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) for example (d) therefore
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) because (c) so (d) that is why
  9. 9.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
  11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
  12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  13. 13.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) so (d) this is because
  15. 15.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) but (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  17. 17.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
  19. 19.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) that is why
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) for example
  22. 22.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  24. 24.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) although (c) due to (d) therefore
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) because
  28. 28.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  31. 31.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) such as (c) that is why (d) however
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) although (d) however
  35. 35.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
  38. 38.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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