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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 58 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) due to (d) this is because
  2. 2.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) For instance (d) Because
  5. 5.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) therefore (c) such as (d) to give an example
  7. 7.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  8. 8.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) for example (c) although (d) this is because
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) but (d) to give an example
  11. 11.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) but (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  13. 13.🔗 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
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) as a result (d) however
  15. 15.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) such as (d) for instance
  17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) as a result (c) however (d) such as
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) that is why
  19. 19.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) however (d) because
  20. 20.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) so
  22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) although
  23. 23.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) this is because
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) so
  27. 27.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) but
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) such as (c) for instance (d) for example
  31. 31.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) the reason is
  34. 34.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  35. 35.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  36. 36.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) due to (d) the reason is
  38. 38.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) that is why (d) but
  40. 40.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example

Answer key

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

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