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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 61 · 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 shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) although
  2. 2.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) that is why (c) although (d) on the other hand
  4. 4.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) although (d) therefore
  6. 6.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
  8. 8.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) because (c) due to (d) for instance
  10. 10.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) because (d) due to
  12. 12.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  13. 13.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) due to (d) but
  15. 15.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
  18. 18.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  19. 19.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) for example (d) to give an example
  21. 21.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  22. 22.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) so (d) however
  24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) but (c) because (d) therefore
  25. 25.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) so (d) however
  27. 27.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) such as (d) for instance
  29. 29.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) for example
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) such as
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  33. 33.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
  35. 35.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) due to (d) for example
  37. 37.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  38. 38.🔗 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
  39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) but (c) as a result (d) however
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) such as

Answer key

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

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