Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 136 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) for instance
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) because
5. 5.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
7. 7.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) this is because (d) as a result
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) For instance (d) Because
10. 10.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) although (d) therefore
14. 14.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
16. 16.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) however (d) such as
18. 18.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
19. 19.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
20. 20.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
22. 22.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) because (d) for instance
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) such as
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) for instance (d) for example
26. 26.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) although (c) the reason is (d) for instance
28. 28.🔗 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
29. 29.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔗 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
31. 31.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
32. 32.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
33. 33.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) although
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) but (d) such as
37. 37.🔗 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
38. 38.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) therefore
40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

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