Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 117 · 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) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) for example
2. 2.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) that is why (d) because
4. 4.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) therefore (d) due to
7. 7.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) so
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) the reason is
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) due to (d) therefore
11. 11.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) such as
13. 13.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) that is why
16. 16.🔗 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
17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
18. 18.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) For example (d) However
20. 20.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) due to (d) to give an example
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) so (d) but
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) although (d) on the other hand
26. 26.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
28. 28.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) that is why
31. 31.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
33. 33.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
35. 35.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
37. 37.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
39. 39.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) therefore (c) such as (d) the reason is

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