Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 111 · 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) but (b) although (c) the reason is (d) however
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) the reason is (d) such as
3. 3.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) because
6. 6.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
7. 7.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) although (c) therefore (d) so
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) such as (d) although
10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) as a result (c) although (d) to give an example
11. 11.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
13. 13.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) but
15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
16. 16.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) such as (d) to give an example
20. 20.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) as a result
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) that is why
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) but (d) because
24. 24.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
25. 25.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
26. 26.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) so (c) the reason is (d) although
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) because (d) due to
29. 29.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
30. 30.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
31. 31.🔗 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
32. 32.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
33. 33.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) although
35. 35.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) however
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) for example (d) however
40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) however (c) for instance (d) therefore

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