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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 313 · 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 linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) but (d) although
  2. 2.🔗 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
  3. 3.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  4. 4.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) although (c) for instance (d) due to
  6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
  7. 7.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
  9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
  10. 10.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  11. 11.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  12. 12.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) but
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) but (d) to give an example
  16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) however (c) therefore (d) the reason is
  17. 17.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) but (d) although
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) due to (c) but (d) although
  22. 22.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) such as (d) that is why
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) because (d) so
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) such as (d) so
  26. 26.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) although
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) however (d) although
  29. 29.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  30. 30.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) however (c) but (d) although
  32. 32.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) therefore (d) such as
  35. 35.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  37. 37.🔗 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
  38. 38.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
  39. 39.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.🔗 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

Answer key

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

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