Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 103 · 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.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
4. 4.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
7. 7.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) due to (d) for example
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) however
10. 10.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
12. 12.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) but (c) such as (d) for example
14. 14.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) that is why
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) so (d) although
17. 17.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) such as (d) that is why
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) therefore (d) however
20. 20.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) however (d) because
22. 22.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
23. 23.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) however
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) as a result
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) so (d) because
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) due to (d) therefore
29. 29.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
31. 31.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) due to (d) to give an example
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) although
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
35. 35.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
37. 37.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) but
39. 39.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is

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