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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 200 · 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 “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) because (d) although
  3. 3.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) for example
  5. 5.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
  8. 8.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
  10. 10.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) but (d) for instance
  12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) so
  14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) therefore
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) such as (d) for instance
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) such as (c) as a result (d) therefore
  17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) although (c) because (d) however
  18. 18.🔗 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
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) for example
  20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) although
  21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) such as
  22. 22.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) therefore
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) because (d) but
  25. 25.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) for instance (d) such as
  27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) for example
  29. 29.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  32. 32.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  33. 33.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  34. 34.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) however
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  37. 37.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) although (c) so (d) because
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) due to (c) but (d) as a result

Answer key

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

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