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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 362 · 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) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) such as (c) this is because (d) however
  3. 3.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  4. 4.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) but
  9. 9.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) but (d) this is because
  12. 12.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
  13. 13.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) that is why (d) for instance
  15. 15.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
  16. 16.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) for instance
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) so
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) for instance
  20. 20.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  21. 21.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) for example (c) but (d) the reason is
  23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  24. 24.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) so (d) such as
  26. 26.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  28. 28.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) so (d) on the other hand
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) because (d) for example
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) so (d) however
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
  33. 33.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) but (d) for instance
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) therefore (c) but (d) the reason is
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) therefore (d) to give an example
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) however
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) so
  39. 39.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example

Answer key

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

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