Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 119 · 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: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) such as (c) this is because (d) for instance
3. 3.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
7. 7.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
8. 8.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) for example (c) due to (d) so
12. 12.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) that is why (c) such as (d) although
14. 14.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
15. 15.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) this is because (d) although
18. 18.🔗 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
19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) for example (d) therefore
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) therefore
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) because (c) that is why (d) so
23. 23.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) because (c) to give an example (d) due to
26. 26.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
28. 28.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
29. 29.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) for instance (d) to give an example
32. 32.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
33. 33.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) therefore
36. 36.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
37. 37.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) for example (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) for example (d) although

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