Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 123 · 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) so (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) because
2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) therefore
4. 4.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) so (d) but
7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) however (d) for example
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) but (d) however
10. 10.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for example
14. 14.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
15. 15.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) although
17. 17.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
19. 19.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) so
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) the reason is (d) for instance
22. 22.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) the reason is
24. 24.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) as a result (c) so (d) because
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) although (c) as a result (d) therefore
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) this is because
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) as a result (d) due to
29. 29.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) although (d) as a result
31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) such as
34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔗 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
36. 36.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
37. 37.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔗 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
40. 40.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students