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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 65 · 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.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) that is why
  5. 5.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) but (d) that is why
  9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
  10. 10.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) to give an example
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) due to (c) therefore (d) because
  13. 13.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) such as (c) although (d) due to
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) because (c) for example (d) such as
  16. 16.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  17. 17.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) such as (d) although
  19. 19.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) because (c) although (d) for instance
  21. 21.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) due to
  23. 23.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) but (d) this is because
  25. 25.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  27. 27.🔗 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
  28. 28.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) but (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) for example (d) however
  33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) so (d) therefore
  34. 34.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) however (d) but
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) so
  37. 37.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) for instance
  39. 39.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) this is because

Answer key

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

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