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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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