Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 122 · 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 linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) although (c) for example (d) this is because
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) but (d) because
3. 3.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
5. 5.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) because (d) as a result
7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) so (d) that is why
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) therefore
10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
11. 11.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
12. 12.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) so (d) for example
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) therefore (c) because (d) for example
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) so
16. 16.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) although
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) due to (c) as a result (d) because
19. 19.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
20. 20.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) however (d) this is because
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) that is why (d) due to
24. 24.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because
26. 26.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
29. 29.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
32. 32.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
36. 36.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) such as
37. 37.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) because (d) as a result
39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) as a result (d) for example

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