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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 196 · 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 “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) therefore (d) for instance
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) however (c) but (d) although
  5. 5.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
  8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) such as (c) so (d) this is because
  9. 9.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
  11. 11.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) due to
  13. 13.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) as a result
  15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  16. 16.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  17. 17.🔗 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
  18. 18.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) so
  21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  22. 22.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) because (c) to give an example (d) that is why
  24. 24.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) although (c) so (d) as a result
  26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) although (c) so (d) that is why
  28. 28.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  29. 29.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) due to (c) that is why (d) as a result
  31. 31.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) but
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) as a result (c) so (d) this is because
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) that is why
  35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) however (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  36. 36.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) that is why (c) for example (d) so
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) because (d) this is because
  39. 39.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) for example (d) therefore

Answer key

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

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