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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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