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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 243 · 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) such as (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) although
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) because (c) however (d) for example
  3. 3.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  4. 4.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) because (d) however
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) however (d) for instance
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) but
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) as a result (d) due to
  10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
  11. 11.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) that is why (d) therefore
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  14. 14.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
  17. 17.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  19. 19.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) due to (c) that is why (d) however
  21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) however
  22. 22.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) so (d) because
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) for instance
  25. 25.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  27. 27.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  28. 28.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  30. 30.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  31. 31.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  32. 32.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) this is because (d) therefore
  34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  36. 36.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) because (d) to give an example
  38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) such as (c) for instance (d) so
  39. 39.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand

Answer key

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

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