Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 140 · 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.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) but
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) such as
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) such as
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) this is because (d) due to
6. 6.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
7. 7.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
8. 8.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) for instance
10. 10.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
11. 11.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) although (d) therefore
13. 13.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) for example
15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) but
16. 16.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
17. 17.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) because (c) however (d) to give an example
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) because
20. 20.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) due to (d) because
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) but
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) but (c) however (d) although
28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) but (d) to give an example
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) because (d) this is because
30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
31. 31.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
32. 32.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
33. 33.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) due to
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) although (d) so
40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) the reason is

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