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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 165 · 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 “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  2. 2.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) but (d) due to
  4. 4.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
  5. 5.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) because (d) but
  7. 7.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) due to (d) but
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) for example
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) due to
  12. 12.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  13. 13.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  14. 14.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) for instance (c) although (d) but
  17. 17.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) because
  19. 19.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) such as (c) although (d) however
  22. 22.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  23. 23.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) due to (d) for instance
  25. 25.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) that is why (c) although (d) on the other hand
  27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
  28. 28.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) so (d) but
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  32. 32.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) although
  34. 34.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) so
  36. 36.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) however
  39. 39.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  40. 40.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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