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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 367 · 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 “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  2. 2.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  4. 4.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) this is because (d) so
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) however (d) the reason is
  8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) because
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) although (d) this is because
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) because
  12. 12.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) therefore (d) that is why
  15. 15.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
  16. 16.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) because (d) therefore
  18. 18.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  20. 20.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  22. 22.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔗 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
  26. 26.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) this is because
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) however
  29. 29.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) because (c) such as (d) on the other hand
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) because (d) this is because
  34. 34.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
  35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) however
  36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for instance (c) so (d) the reason is
  37. 37.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) to give an example
  40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) however

Answer key

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

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