Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 104 · 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) to give an example (b) for example (c) such as (d) although
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) for instance
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) but
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) but
6. 6.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) because (d) due to
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
11. 11.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
12. 12.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
13. 13.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
14. 14.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
15. 15.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) the reason is
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) for instance (d) that is why
19. 19.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
20. 20.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) although (c) therefore (d) for example
22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
25. 25.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) However (d) Because
27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
28. 28.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) because
30. 30.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) due to (d) that is why
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) however (d) for example
33. 33.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) for instance (d) due to
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) due to (d) the reason is
37. 37.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) although (d) because
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) however
40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) so (c) due to (d) because

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