Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 128 · 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) that is why (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) because
2. 2.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) as a result (d) to give an example
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) this is because
6. 6.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
7. 7.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) because (c) as a result (d) this is because
10. 10.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
11. 11.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) however (c) but (d) on the other hand
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
14. 14.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) although
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) therefore
17. 17.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) the reason is (d) but
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) due to (d) that is why
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
21. 21.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
22. 22.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) this is because (d) to give an example
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) to give an example (d) that is why
25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
26. 26.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) because
29. 29.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
31. 31.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so
32. 32.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) such as (c) although (d) therefore
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) to give an example
35. 35.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
36. 36.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
37. 37.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Therefore (d) Because
38. 38.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) however

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