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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 268 · 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: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) because (d) for instance
  4. 4.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) due to
  6. 6.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  7. 7.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  8. 8.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
  10. 10.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) however (c) therefore (d) for instance
  12. 12.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) However (d) Because
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) but (d) due to
  15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) although (d) for example
  17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) for example (d) as a result
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) for instance
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  21. 21.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  22. 22.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  23. 23.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) but (d) because
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) due to
  26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) this is because
  27. 27.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) therefore
  30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
  31. 31.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  33. 33.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) however (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  35. 35.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) that is why
  37. 37.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) although (d) on the other hand
  39. 39.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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