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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 69 · 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 “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  2. 2.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) because (c) although (d) for instance
  4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) but
  5. 5.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) because (c) as a result (d) for example
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  8. 8.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) such as (d) for instance
  11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
  12. 12.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) due to (d) because
  14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) that is why
  15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
  16. 16.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) so (d) on the other hand
  18. 18.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) due to
  21. 21.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) as a result
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) although (d) on the other hand
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) however
  25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
  26. 26.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  28. 28.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  29. 29.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) for example
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) due to (c) for example (d) on the other hand
  33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) although
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) but (d) so
  37. 37.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  39. 39.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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