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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 314 · 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 gives a reason? (a) but (b) however (c) this is because (d) as a result
  2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
  3. 3.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) although
  5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) that is why
  6. 6.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) however
  9. 9.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  10. 10.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) but (d) therefore
  13. 13.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
  16. 16.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  17. 17.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) such as
  19. 19.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
  21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) due to (c) for example (d) for instance
  23. 23.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  24. 24.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) that is why
  26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) due to (c) but (d) this is because
  27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
  28. 28.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) but
  30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) as a result
  31. 31.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) that is why (c) so (d) because
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) however
  35. 35.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) the reason is (d) due to
  39. 39.🔗 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
  40. 40.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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