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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 171 · 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 gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) although (d) because
  2. 2.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  3. 3.🔗 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
  4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) but (d) such as
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) due to (d) this is because
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) to give an example
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) because (d) the reason is
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) that is why (d) for example
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) so (d) therefore
  11. 11.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  12. 12.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) but
  14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) for example (d) therefore
  16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) this is because
  18. 18.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  19. 19.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  20. 20.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  21. 21.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) because (d) to give an example
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
  24. 24.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  25. 25.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) such as
  27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
  28. 28.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  29. 29.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  31. 31.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) for instance
  33. 33.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) as a result (c) such as (d) this is because
  36. 36.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  37. 37.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) therefore
  39. 39.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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