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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 251 · 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.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  3. 3.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) however (c) such as (d) for instance
  6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
  7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
  8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) such as
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) however (c) that is why (d) but
  10. 10.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) as a result (d) but
  13. 13.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) this is because (c) for example (d) such as
  16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) because (d) due to
  18. 18.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) although (d) because
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) but
  21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) so
  23. 23.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  24. 24.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  28. 28.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔗 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
  30. 30.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) however (c) for example (d) as a result
  32. 32.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a reason
  35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) but (d) so
  36. 36.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  38. 38.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) so
  40. 40.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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