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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 146 · 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 shows a result? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) although
  3. 3.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) however
  6. 6.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) for instance
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) for example (d) that is why
  10. 10.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
  12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) for example
  15. 15.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
  16. 16.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) for instance (d) but
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) such as
  19. 19.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) however (d) for instance
  21. 21.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) such as (d) as a result
  23. 23.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) for example
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) this is because (c) however (d) such as
  26. 26.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) therefore (d) for instance
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) therefore
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) however
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) due to
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) as a result
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) for example (d) the reason is
  33. 33.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) although (c) the reason is (d) because
  35. 35.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) because (d) due to
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) for example (d) but

Answer key

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

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