Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 133 · 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 the other side? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) however
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) due to (d) for example
3. 3.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
5. 5.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) for example
7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) because (c) therefore (d) although
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) because
10. 10.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
11. 11.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) this is because
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) for instance
18. 18.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) because (d) therefore
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) so (c) to give an example (d) for example
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) such as (d) although
23. 23.🔗 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
24. 24.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) so (c) but (d) due to
26. 26.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 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
28. 28.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
29. 29.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) but (c) because (d) due to
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) for example (d) therefore
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) for example
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) because (d) that is why
34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) for instance (d) however
36. 36.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for example
37. 37.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
39. 39.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) however (d) for instance

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