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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 96 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
  2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) for example (d) such as
  3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
  4. 4.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) therefore (c) so (d) that is why
  6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) for instance (c) although (d) but
  7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) to give an example (d) although
  8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) however (c) to give an example (d) due to
  9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) because (d) but
  10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
  11. 11.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
  13. 13.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  14. 14.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) however (d) but
  16. 16.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) as a result (d) but
  18. 18.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
  19. 19.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) for example (c) as a result (d) but
  21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) however (c) due to (d) this is because
  22. 22.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) the reason is
  24. 24.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
  26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
  27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) but (c) therefore (d) however
  28. 28.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  30. 30.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  31. 31.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
  32. 32.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) that is why (c) because (d) such as
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
  35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) so (d) this is because
  36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) although (c) such as (d) as a result
  37. 37.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  40. 40.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

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

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