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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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