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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 141 · 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) to give an example (b) but (c) that is why (d) this is because
  2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
  3. 3.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) due to (d) to give an example
  6. 6.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔗 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
  8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
  9. 9.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) so (d) such as
  14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) because (d) the reason is
  15. 15.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) such as
  22. 22.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) so (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  25. 25.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) so
  27. 27.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  28. 28.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  30. 30.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  31. 31.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  32. 32.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) however (d) for example
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) because (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  35. 35.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for example (c) because (d) therefore
  37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) because
  38. 38.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) as a result (d) for example
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) the reason is

Answer key

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

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