Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 101 · 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.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
2. 2.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) so (c) that is why (d) therefore
5. 5.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) for instance
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) therefore
8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) for instance
10. 10.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) however (c) as a result (d) because
12. 12.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) due to (c) however (d) because
15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) due to (d) to give an example
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) although (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
19. 19.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
21. 21.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) on the other hand
26. 26.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) to give an example (d) but
31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) due to (c) however (d) this is because
32. 32.🔗 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
33. 33.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) due to
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) although (d) this is because
36. 36.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) such as
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) however (c) this is because (d) the reason is
39. 39.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) therefore

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