Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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