Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 132 · 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.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
2. 2.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
3. 3.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) because
6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) so (c) but (d) to give an example
7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) so
8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) although (c) to give an example (d) because
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) however (d) so
10. 10.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) due to (d) for example
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) although (c) the reason is (d) so
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) such as (d) to give an example
15. 15.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
16. 16.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
20. 20.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
21. 21.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) for instance
24. 24.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) however
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) although (d) on the other hand
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) however
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) therefore (c) for example (d) this is because
29. 29.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) this is because
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) therefore
32. 32.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
33. 33.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) so (c) the reason is (d) because
36. 36.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) such as
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) for instance (d) although

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