Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 1 · 40 questions

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.

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

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