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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 168 · 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) the reason is (b) so (c) therefore (d) as a result
  2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
  3. 3.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) so (d) therefore
  5. 5.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) however (c) this is because (d) due to
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) so (c) although (d) this is because
  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 adds an example? (a) such as (b) due to (c) although (d) as a result
  10. 10.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) because (d) due to
  12. 12.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) because
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) although
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) because (d) the reason is
  16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) so
  18. 18.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  20. 20.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) to give an example
  22. 22.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
  24. 24.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  25. 25.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  26. 26.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  28. 28.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  30. 30.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) therefore (d) because
  33. 33.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) although (d) for example
  35. 35.🔗 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
  36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) but (d) because
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) but (c) this is because (d) that is why
  38. 38.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
  40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) although (d) on the other hand

Answer key

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

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