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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 158 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) so (d) this is because
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) although
  4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
  5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) However (d) Because
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) because (c) but (d) the reason is
  7. 7.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) but
  10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) for example (c) although (d) so
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) because
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) the reason is
  13. 13.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  15. 15.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  16. 16.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  17. 17.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) that is why
  19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) for example (d) however
  21. 21.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) however (c) because (d) the reason is
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) although
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) although (d) however
  25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔗 What does “such as” 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: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  30. 30.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  32. 32.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  33. 33.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) therefore
  35. 35.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
  36. 36.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) so (c) to give an example (d) because
  38. 38.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  39. 39.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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