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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 329 · 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) therefore (b) the reason is (c) however (d) for instance
  2. 2.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) because
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) such as (d) the reason is
  5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
  6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) however
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) but (c) however (d) on the other hand
  8. 8.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) although (d) because
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) so
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) however (d) the reason is
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  14. 14.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) this is because
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) but (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  17. 17.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
  18. 18.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) such as (c) this is because (d) that is why
  20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
  21. 21.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
  23. 23.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  27. 27.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
  30. 30.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) but (d) however
  32. 32.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  34. 34.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  35. 35.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) therefore
  40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) although (c) so (d) as a result

Answer key

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

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