Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 126 · 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 shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) due to (d) that is why
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) therefore
3. 3.🔗 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
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) for example
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
7. 7.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) so
9. 9.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) but (c) due to (d) that is why
11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) for instance
13. 13.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
14. 14.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
15. 15.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) however (c) because (d) such as
18. 18.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
19. 19.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) but (d) although
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) therefore
22. 22.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
23. 23.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) that is why (c) although (d) on the other hand
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) but (c) such as (d) due to
26. 26.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
27. 27.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) although (d) this is because
30. 30.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) as a result (c) for example (d) because
32. 32.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) so
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) however (d) as a result
35. 35.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) because (d) that is why
40. 40.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

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