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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 100 · 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 adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) so (d) for instance
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) so
  3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) because
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) the reason is (d) due to
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  6. 6.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) because
  9. 9.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
  10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) although
  12. 12.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) because
  14. 14.🔗 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
  15. 15.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  16. 16.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) for instance (d) but
  19. 19.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  20. 20.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  21. 21.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) so (c) therefore (d) for example
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) because (c) so (d) such as
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) for example (c) although (d) on the other hand
  27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
  28. 28.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) but (d) such as
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) such as (d) however
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) such as (d) the reason is
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) for example
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) however
  34. 34.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) so (c) but (d) the reason is
  37. 37.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  38. 38.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) therefore (c) so (d) that is why
  40. 40.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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