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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 164 · 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 linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) due to (c) however (d) that is why
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) such as (c) this is because (d) as a result
  3. 3.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  4. 4.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) to give an example
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) for example (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
  7. 7.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) however
  10. 10.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
  14. 14.🔗 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
  15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) although
  16. 16.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  18. 18.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  19. 19.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) although
  22. 22.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) so
  25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
  27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) but
  28. 28.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  29. 29.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) because (d) this is because
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) because (d) but
  32. 32.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) because (d) that is why
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) but
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) therefore (d) that is why
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) but (c) because (d) such as
  38. 38.🔗 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
  39. 39.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
  40. 40.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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