Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 109 · 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) so (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) but
2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) so
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for instance (d) so
5. 5.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) such as
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) the reason is (d) but
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) because
10. 10.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) because (c) due to (d) although
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) so (c) the reason is (d) due to
13. 13.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
14. 14.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) so (c) as a result (d) however
16. 16.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) that is why (d) therefore
19. 19.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) for example
21. 21.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
22. 22.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) so (d) therefore
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) because
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) due to (d) so
30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) however (d) such as
31. 31.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
32. 32.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) therefore
34. 34.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
37. 37.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
38. 38.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) to give an example
40. 40.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

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