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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 213 · 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 “however” 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 adds an example? (a) as a result (b) so (c) to give an example (d) however
  3. 3.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  4. 4.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
  6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) so
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) although (c) but (d) however
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) as a result
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) due to (c) that is why (d) therefore
  11. 11.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) although (c) because (d) for example
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
  15. 15.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  18. 18.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  19. 19.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  23. 23.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) however (d) as a result
  25. 25.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) as a result (d) but
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) such as (d) because
  29. 29.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) as a result
  31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) although (d) for instance
  33. 33.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
  35. 35.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  36. 36.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) due to (c) but (d) as a result
  38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) due to (c) therefore (d) for instance
  39. 39.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example

Answer key

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

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