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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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