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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 124 · 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 “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
  3. 3.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
  7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
  8. 8.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) that is why (d) due to
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) for example
  11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
  12. 12.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) but (d) although
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) as a result
  19. 19.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) because (d) this is because
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  23. 23.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) therefore (d) but
  25. 25.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  27. 27.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) although
  29. 29.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  32. 32.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) such as (c) however (d) as a result
  34. 34.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) for instance
  36. 36.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) therefore (d) this is because
  38. 38.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result

Answer key

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

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