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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 269 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) so (b) due to (c) as a result (d) therefore
  2. 2.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) due to (c) so (d) such as
  4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) that is why (c) such as (d) this is because
  5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) so (d) due to
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) but (d) however
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) due to (d) as a result
  10. 10.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
  12. 12.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) because
  14. 14.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
  15. 15.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  18. 18.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) such as (d) therefore
  20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) however (c) that is why (d) as a result
  22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) for instance (d) such as
  23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) to give an example
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) due to
  25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) but (c) due to (d) because
  28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) so (d) as a result
  29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) but
  30. 30.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) although (c) as a result (d) this is because
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) therefore (c) such as (d) due to
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) this is because
  34. 34.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  35. 35.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) as a result (c) but (d) however
  37. 37.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) that is why
  39. 39.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) for example (d) although

Answer key

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

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