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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 138 · 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 gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  2. 2.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) for instance (d) as a result
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) therefore
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) because (d) this is because
  6. 6.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) because
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for example (c) so (d) because
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) but (d) the reason is
  10. 10.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) because (d) although
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
  14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
  15. 15.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) as a result (c) because (d) for example
  17. 17.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) Because
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) as a result
  19. 19.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  20. 20.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 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
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) although (d) so
  23. 23.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  26. 26.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) for example
  28. 28.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  30. 30.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
  32. 32.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) such as
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) so (d) this is because
  37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) but (c) therefore (d) as a result
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) so
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) this is because
  40. 40.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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