Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 137 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) this is because (c) because (d) the reason is
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) for example
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) this is because (d) however
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) but
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) for instance
7. 7.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) this is because (d) because
10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
12. 12.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) for instance
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for example
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) for example
16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) this is because (d) because
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) such as (c) due to (d) although
20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) although
22. 22.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
24. 24.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
25. 25.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
27. 27.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) such as (d) because
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) so (d) the reason is
30. 30.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
32. 32.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
33. 33.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
34. 34.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
36. 36.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
37. 37.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
39. 39.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result

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