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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 110 · 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.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) so (d) for example
  3. 3.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) so
  5. 5.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) because
  9. 9.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) as a result (d) for instance
  11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
  12. 12.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
  14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  15. 15.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) but (c) such as (d) therefore
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) because
  19. 19.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) but (d) therefore
  22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) so
  24. 24.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) due to
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) but (c) for instance (d) this is because
  27. 27.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) however
  29. 29.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) such as
  31. 31.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) due to
  33. 33.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) therefore (d) this is because
  35. 35.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) so (d) therefore
  37. 37.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) as a result (d) for example
  39. 39.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) so

Answer key

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

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