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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 236 · 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 a result? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) however (d) due to
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) therefore (d) but
  3. 3.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔗 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
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) therefore (c) because (d) to give an example
  6. 6.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  8. 8.🔗 What does “although” 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 “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) the reason is
  11. 11.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) the reason is (d) however
  15. 15.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  16. 16.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  17. 17.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔗 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
  19. 19.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
  20. 20.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  21. 21.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) the reason is
  23. 23.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
  24. 24.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) for example
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
  29. 29.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) such as (c) therefore (d) that is why
  31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) as a result (d) due to
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) for instance
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
  34. 34.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) so (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  38. 38.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) because (d) although
  40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) therefore (c) such as (d) that is why

Answer key

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

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