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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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