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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 187 · 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) although (b) due to (c) so (d) however
  2. 2.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
  5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) Because
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for example (c) for instance (d) such as
  7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) however (c) such as (d) as a result
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) as a result (c) however (d) on the other hand
  9. 9.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) however (c) such as (d) because
  11. 11.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
  13. 13.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
  15. 15.🔗 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
  16. 16.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) due to
  20. 20.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) that is why (d) so
  22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because
  23. 23.🔗 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
  24. 24.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) for instance
  26. 26.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  27. 27.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) although (c) so (d) because
  30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) for instance
  31. 31.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) although
  35. 35.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  36. 36.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) due to (d) because

Answer key

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

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