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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 170 · 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) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  2. 2.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) such as
  3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) to give an example
  4. 4.🔗 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
  5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) however
  6. 6.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  7. 7.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) however (c) so (d) therefore
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) so (d) the reason is
  10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) although (c) for instance (d) so
  11. 11.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) that is why (d) as a result
  15. 15.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) for example (c) although (d) as a result
  18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) therefore (d) that is why
  20. 20.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  21. 21.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  22. 22.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) but
  24. 24.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
  25. 25.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  27. 27.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) so (d) such as
  29. 29.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) for instance (c) but (d) this is because
  31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) although (c) for example (d) to give an example
  32. 32.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  34. 34.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) for example
  37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
  40. 40.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

Answer key

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

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