Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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