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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 346 · 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 “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  2. 2.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
  5. 5.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) due to (d) this is because
  7. 7.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) for example (d) however
  9. 9.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  11. 11.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) although (d) to give an example
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) so (d) but
  14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) although (d) for instance
  16. 16.🔗 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
  17. 17.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) therefore (c) because (d) for instance
  19. 19.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) so (c) the reason is (d) but
  21. 21.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) that is why (d) such as
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) so (c) however (d) such as
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) the reason is
  26. 26.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  27. 27.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) so (d) because
  29. 29.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) because (d) so
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) because
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) because (d) so
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) this is because (d) for instance
  34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
  35. 35.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) although (d) the reason is
  38. 38.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
  40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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