Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 131 · 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) False (b) True
2. 2.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
3. 3.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) because (c) as a result (d) therefore
5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) such as (c) although (d) for example
7. 7.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) because (c) that is why (d) however
10. 10.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Because (d) Therefore
11. 11.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) as a result
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
15. 15.🔗 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) for example
17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
18. 18.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) due to
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) for instance
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) for instance
22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) so
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) this is because (d) the reason is
25. 25.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) but (d) for example
27. 27.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) but (d) such as
30. 30.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
32. 32.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) that is why
34. 34.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
36. 36.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
40. 40.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

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