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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 356 · 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 “on the other hand” 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 “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  3. 3.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
  5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) for instance
  6. 6.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  7. 7.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  9. 9.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) because (d) due to
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) such as
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) for instance (c) for example (d) on the other hand
  13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) because (d) due to
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) for example
  15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) but
  16. 16.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
  17. 17.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  19. 19.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
  21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) for example
  22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) however (d) due to
  23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) to give an example
  24. 24.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
  26. 26.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) so (c) as a result (d) therefore
  28. 28.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  29. 29.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) so
  31. 31.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) therefore
  34. 34.🔗 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
  35. 35.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) because (c) although (d) for example
  38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) however (d) due to
  39. 39.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) although

Answer key

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

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