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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 261 · 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.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) for instance (d) as a result
  3. 3.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) although
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) because (d) therefore
  6. 6.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  7. 7.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) this is because (c) for example (d) therefore
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) however
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) although
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) so
  12. 12.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
  14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) so (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) although
  18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) due to
  20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
  21. 21.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
  25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) therefore (c) but (d) on the other hand
  27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) However (d) Therefore
  28. 28.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) the reason is
  30. 30.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) this is because (d) because
  33. 33.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  36. 36.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
  37. 37.🔗 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
  38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) therefore
  39. 39.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) although

Answer key

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

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