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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 317 · 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) because (b) for example (c) due to (d) this is because
  2. 2.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
  3. 3.🔗 What does “such as” 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 “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) although (c) but (d) however
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) as a result
  7. 7.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) although (d) due to
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) that is why
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) because (c) that is why (d) as a result
  11. 11.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  15. 15.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) for instance (d) for example
  18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
  19. 19.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) so (d) although
  21. 21.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  23. 23.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  24. 24.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) as a result
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) for instance
  28. 28.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) this is because (c) because (d) the reason is
  30. 30.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) for example
  32. 32.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) although (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  34. 34.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  35. 35.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  36. 36.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) because (d) due to
  38. 38.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
  39. 39.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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