Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 108 · 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: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) but
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) that is why
5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
6. 6.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) that is why
12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
13. 13.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) although (d) this is because
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) because (c) but (d) such as
17. 17.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
18. 18.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) to give an example
21. 21.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) due to
23. 23.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
25. 25.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) although (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) for instance (c) although (d) therefore
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) so (d) as a result
30. 30.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) however (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
32. 32.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) for instance
34. 34.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) however
36. 36.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
37. 37.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) such as (d) that is why
40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

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