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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 284 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) so (d) therefore
  2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) but
  4. 4.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) such as (c) because (d) this is because
  6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) however
  7. 7.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
  9. 9.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) that is why
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) so (d) although
  12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) as a result (d) so
  14. 14.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
  15. 15.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) so
  17. 17.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
  19. 19.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) although (c) but (d) on the other hand
  22. 22.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  24. 24.🔗 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
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) for example
  26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  27. 27.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) although (d) but
  29. 29.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) However
  30. 30.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  32. 32.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) as a result (c) for example (d) so
  34. 34.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) for example (c) that is why (d) such as
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) that is why (d) however
  37. 37.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) because (c) as a result (d) for instance
  39. 39.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

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

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