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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 311 · 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 the other side. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) but (c) however (d) although
  3. 3.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) therefore
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) however
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) the reason is (d) that is why
  7. 7.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
  9. 9.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  10. 10.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  11. 11.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  12. 12.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) therefore
  14. 14.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) this is because
  16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) that is why
  17. 17.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
  18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
  19. 19.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  20. 20.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
  23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) however (c) this is because (d) because
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) as a result (c) however (d) but
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) that is why
  27. 27.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) therefore
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) because
  30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
  32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) that is why
  34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) although (c) so (d) such as
  35. 35.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
  36. 36.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  37. 37.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) however (d) on the other hand
  39. 39.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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