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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 92 · 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) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  3. 3.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) for example (d) to give an example
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) for instance
  7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) however (c) for instance (d) due to
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) therefore
  9. 9.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  10. 10.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
  13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
  14. 14.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) so
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) for example (d) the reason is
  17. 17.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) but
  19. 19.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) because (d) for example
  21. 21.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) such as (d) this is because
  23. 23.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  25. 25.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  27. 27.🔗 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
  28. 28.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) but (c) however (d) this is because
  30. 30.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  31. 31.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) although (c) however (d) but
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) although
  34. 34.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) but (d) to give an example
  37. 37.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) as a result (d) therefore
  39. 39.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) because (c) however (d) the reason is

Answer key

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

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