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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 285 · 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: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  4. 4.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  5. 5.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) because
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) because (d) on the other hand
  10. 10.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) although
  13. 13.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) Because
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) as a result
  16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  17. 17.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
  19. 19.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) although (d) but
  25. 25.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) such as (c) as a result (d) that is why
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) such as
  28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) because (c) the reason is (d) due to
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) however (d) to give an example
  30. 30.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  31. 31.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) although (d) the reason is
  33. 33.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) although (c) that is why (d) such as
  35. 35.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) so (d) although
  38. 38.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
  40. 40.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result

Answer key

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

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