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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 112 · 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: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) but (c) such as (d) therefore
  5. 5.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  6. 6.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  7. 7.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) for example (d) to give an example
  9. 9.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) although (d) because
  11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) however
  12. 12.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
  13. 13.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) but (c) so (d) therefore
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) however (d) although
  17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) for example (d) but
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) although (d) to give an example
  19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) however (c) therefore (d) because
  20. 20.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  24. 24.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
  26. 26.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) for example (d) but
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) for instance
  29. 29.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  30. 30.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) because
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) as a result (c) so (d) due to
  34. 34.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) as a result
  36. 36.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) but (d) because
  39. 39.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side

Answer key

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

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