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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 70 · 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 adds an example? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) however
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) for example
  3. 3.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) for instance
  5. 5.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  6. 6.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
  7. 7.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  8. 8.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) For instance (d) Because
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) however (d) such as
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) so (d) but
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) therefore
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) such as (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
  14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) but
  15. 15.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
  16. 16.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) such as
  18. 18.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  19. 19.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
  21. 21.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) such as (d) because
  25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) because
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) because (d) for example
  27. 27.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) as a result (c) so (d) therefore
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) this is because
  30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) such as
  31. 31.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) however (d) for example
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) for example (d) as a result
  34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
  35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) so (c) due to (d) on the other hand
  36. 36.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) so (c) although (d) to give an example
  38. 38.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  40. 40.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance

Answer key

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

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