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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 330 · 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.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
  2. 2.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) so
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) therefore (d) that is why
  5. 5.🔗 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
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) therefore (d) that is why
  8. 8.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) such as
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) although (c) this is because (d) that is why
  11. 11.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) because
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  14. 14.🔗 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
  15. 15.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) but (c) although (d) however
  17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
  18. 18.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) to give an example
  20. 20.🔗 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
  21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) but (d) to give an example
  22. 22.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) because (c) that is why (d) this is because
  24. 24.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
  25. 25.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) that is why (d) to give an example
  27. 27.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) however (c) as a result (d) that is why
  30. 30.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) although (d) because
  32. 32.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  35. 35.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) although
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) because (c) although (d) for instance
  38. 38.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) so
  40. 40.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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