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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 172 · 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 “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  3. 3.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) although (c) however (d) because
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  7. 7.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  9. 9.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
  11. 11.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) due to (d) to give an example
  13. 13.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
  17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
  18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
  19. 19.🔗 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
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) as a result (c) so (d) that is why
  21. 21.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  23. 23.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  24. 24.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
  25. 25.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) however (c) this is because (d) due to
  27. 27.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  30. 30.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) but (d) as a result
  33. 33.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  36. 36.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) so (c) therefore (d) as a result
  38. 38.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) so

Answer key

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

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