Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 134 · 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: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) that is why
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) due to
4. 4.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
5. 5.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) however
7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) therefore (d) that is why
9. 9.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) as a result
11. 11.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
13. 13.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) such as
15. 15.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) but
18. 18.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
19. 19.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) for example
22. 22.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) this is because (d) but
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) so (d) therefore
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) so (c) however (d) as a result
26. 26.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) because
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) so (c) but (d) for example
29. 29.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) for example
31. 31.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) such as (d) as a result
33. 33.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) this is because
37. 37.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) although (c) however (d) but

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