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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 84 · 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 “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  3. 3.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  4. 4.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  6. 6.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) such as
  8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) therefore
  9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) so (c) although (d) for example
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) for instance (d) because
  12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
  13. 13.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
  15. 15.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) this is because
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) due to (d) for instance
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) although (d) however
  20. 20.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
  23. 23.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) due to (d) therefore
  26. 26.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) because (d) this is because
  29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) that is why (c) due to (d) but
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  31. 31.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) such as (d) as a result
  34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) so (d) on the other hand
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) but (d) for instance
  40. 40.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side

Answer key

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

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