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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 352 · 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 “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  2. 2.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  3. 3.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) so (c) although (d) as a result
  5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
  6. 6.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
  7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
  8. 8.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🔗 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
  10. 10.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) due to (d) but
  12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) as a result (c) such as (d) the reason is
  13. 13.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) that is why (d) because
  15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For instance (d) So
  16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) however (c) but (d) for instance
  17. 17.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) such as (d) however
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) so
  22. 22.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) this is because (c) such as (d) so
  24. 24.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) so (d) however
  28. 28.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  29. 29.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  30. 30.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) however (c) such as (d) the reason is
  32. 32.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) but (c) such as (d) this is because
  34. 34.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) such as (c) therefore (d) however
  36. 36.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) due to
  39. 39.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result

Answer key

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

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