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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 192 · 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 “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) so (c) that is why (d) but
  3. 3.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) although (d) so
  5. 5.🔗 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
  6. 6.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
  8. 8.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  9. 9.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
  14. 14.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) however (c) because (d) for example
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) however (d) such as
  17. 17.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
  19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) due to (c) that is why (d) this is because
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) due to (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  21. 21.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) due to
  23. 23.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  24. 24.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) such as (c) because (d) on the other hand
  26. 26.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) because (d) as a result
  28. 28.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) such as (d) so
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
  32. 32.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  36. 36.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) although (d) to give an example
  38. 38.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  40. 40.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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