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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 86 · 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 “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
  3. 3.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  4. 4.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) however
  7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) however (d) because
  8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
  9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) therefore (c) because (d) for instance
  10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) so (d) but
  11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For instance (d) So
  12. 12.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) therefore (d) due to
  14. 14.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) as a result
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) that is why
  18. 18.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
  19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) but (d) this is because
  20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  21. 21.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) due to
  23. 23.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  24. 24.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
  25. 25.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) due to (d) as a result
  28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) to give an example
  29. 29.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  30. 30.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) due to (d) because
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) so
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) but (d) although
  34. 34.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) so
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) for example (d) for instance
  38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) due to (d) the reason is
  39. 39.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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