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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 203 · 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 shows a result? (a) for example (b) due to (c) such as (d) as a result
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) so (d) such as
  3. 3.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
  5. 5.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) that is why (d) however
  8. 8.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
  10. 10.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) although
  12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) such as (c) so (d) however
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) for instance (d) for example
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) but
  17. 17.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) but
  19. 19.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) that is why (d) for example
  22. 22.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) because (d) this is because
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) so (d) although
  27. 27.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) so
  31. 31.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  33. 33.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  36. 36.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
  38. 38.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) however (c) but (d) due to
  40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) so

Answer key

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

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