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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 225 · 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.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) for example
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) because (d) although
  4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) although (c) due to (d) such as
  5. 5.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  6. 6.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
  7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
  8. 8.🔗 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
  9. 9.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) however (c) but (d) so
  11. 11.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) although
  14. 14.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) although (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  17. 17.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) due to
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) because (d) for instance
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) so (c) because (d) due to
  21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
  22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) such as
  23. 23.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) such as
  26. 26.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) but (d) therefore
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) as a result (d) therefore
  29. 29.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  31. 31.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  32. 32.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) that is why
  35. 35.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) for example (c) that is why (d) this is because
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
  38. 38.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) such as (c) for instance (d) to give an example

Answer key

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

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