Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 105 · 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) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) but
2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) such as
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
5. 5.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) that is why
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) therefore (c) however (d) due to
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) that is why
9. 9.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) so (d) for example
12. 12.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) such as (d) however
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) however (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) so (c) such as (d) but
19. 19.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
21. 21.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) because (d) to give an example
23. 23.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) however
28. 28.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) to give an example
31. 31.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
33. 33.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
34. 34.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
35. 35.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) that is why
37. 37.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
39. 39.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
40. 40.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

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