Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 116 · 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: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) although (c) but (d) on the other hand
3. 3.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
6. 6.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
9. 9.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) so (c) for example (d) the reason is
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) as a result
14. 14.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) so (c) but (d) such as
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) therefore
17. 17.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
19. 19.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) so
21. 21.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) so (d) as a result
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) due to (d) this is because
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) because (d) therefore
25. 25.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) although
27. 27.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
29. 29.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
30. 30.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) this is because
32. 32.🔗 What does “although” 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) as a result (b) such as (c) for instance (d) for example
34. 34.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) for instance
36. 36.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
40. 40.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side

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