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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 76 · 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) although (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) so
  2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
  3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
  4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) so
  7. 7.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  8. 8.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) for instance (d) although
  10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) although (d) for example
  11. 11.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) but (d) the reason is
  13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) however (c) so (d) due to
  14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) that is why (c) such as (d) but
  15. 15.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  16. 16.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) as a result (c) such as (d) although
  18. 18.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) although (c) that is why (d) this is because
  20. 20.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  23. 23.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
  24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) but (d) this is because
  25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) although (c) but (d) so
  26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) that is why
  27. 27.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  30. 30.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
  31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) however (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
  32. 32.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) because (c) however (d) although
  35. 35.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  36. 36.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  37. 37.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  38. 38.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) however (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  40. 40.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side

Answer key

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

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