Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 114 · 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: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) so (c) but (d) therefore
5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) so (d) that is why
7. 7.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
8. 8.🔗 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) that is why
10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) but (c) for instance (d) however
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) however (d) therefore
15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) as a result (d) so
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) although (d) however
18. 18.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) due to
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) such as
21. 21.🔗 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) but
23. 23.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) as a result (d) however
25. 25.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) for instance (c) although (d) such as
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) but (c) although (d) however
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) for example (d) this is because
30. 30.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) although
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) so
33. 33.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
35. 35.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
36. 36.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
37. 37.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for example
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) such as (d) on the other hand
40. 40.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

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