Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 115 · 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) to give an example (b) that is why (c) for instance (d) for example
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) so (d) the reason is
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) however (d) so
5. 5.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
8. 8.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) although (c) such as (d) for example
12. 12.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
14. 14.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) that is why (c) however (d) due to
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) however (d) on the other hand
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) so
18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
19. 19.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) that is why
21. 21.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
22. 22.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
23. 23.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) that is why (c) but (d) as a result
27. 27.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) because (d) however
30. 30.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) such as (d) for instance
33. 33.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) this is because (c) but (d) such as
35. 35.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) so
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) but
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) although (d) however
40. 40.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

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