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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 274 · 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: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  3. 3.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) because
  5. 5.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) however (c) for example (d) due to
  7. 7.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
  10. 10.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) for instance
  14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) the reason is
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) because (d) to give an example
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) although (c) for example (d) so
  17. 17.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) but (c) for example (d) to give an example
  19. 19.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
  20. 20.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  21. 21.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for instance (c) due to (d) so
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) such as (d) this is because
  25. 25.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) so (d) as a result
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) this is because
  28. 28.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) therefore (d) although
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  31. 31.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) due to
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) although (c) to give an example (d) however
  34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) such as (d) but
  35. 35.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
  36. 36.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side

Answer key

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

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