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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

Answer key

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

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