Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 129 · 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: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
3. 3.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) but
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) for example (d) on the other hand
7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) however (c) such as (d) as a result
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) therefore (c) so (d) due to
9. 9.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
12. 12.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
14. 14.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
15. 15.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
17. 17.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) for example (c) this is because (d) however
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) because (d) so
21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) because
23. 23.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
24. 24.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
26. 26.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) such as
28. 28.🔗 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
29. 29.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) for example (d) on the other hand
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) because (d) as a result
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) for example (d) this is because
35. 35.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) for instance
37. 37.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) although
40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) as a result (d) although

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