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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 337 · 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.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  2. 2.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.🔗 What does “because” 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 example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) However (d) Therefore
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) but (d) so
  7. 7.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  8. 8.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
  11. 11.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  13. 13.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
  17. 17.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  18. 18.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  19. 19.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) because
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) because
  24. 24.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
  26. 26.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) such as (d) for example
  29. 29.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) for example (d) on the other hand
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) but
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) for instance
  33. 33.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) due to
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) such as (c) although (d) therefore
  37. 37.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) but
  39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  40. 40.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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