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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 300 · 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) the reason is (b) due to (c) that is why (d) because
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) however (d) because
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) this is because
  4. 4.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) due to (c) however (d) for instance
  6. 6.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) this is because
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) due to (d) because
  9. 9.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
  11. 11.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
  14. 14.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) however (d) for example
  16. 16.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) for example (d) that is why
  18. 18.🔗 What does “so” 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: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) because
  24. 24.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  27. 27.🔗 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
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) so
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) due to (c) for example (d) therefore
  30. 30.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) such as (c) therefore (d) due to
  32. 32.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) but (d) such as
  34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) but
  35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) because (d) for example
  37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) but (c) for example (d) to give an example
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) however
  39. 39.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) to give an example

Answer key

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

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