Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 144 · 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) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) for instance
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) but
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) this is because
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) so (d) such as
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) but
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
7. 7.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) because (d) such as
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) therefore (d) to give an example
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) however (c) due to (d) on the other hand
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) therefore
11. 11.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) however (c) this is because (d) because
13. 13.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) because (d) due to
15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) for example (c) but (d) because
17. 17.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) therefore
19. 19.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
20. 20.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) the reason is
22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
23. 23.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
24. 24.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) however (c) because (d) as a result
26. 26.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) because (c) however (d) that is why
28. 28.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) but (d) for instance
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
31. 31.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
32. 32.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
34. 34.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
35. 35.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) so
37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) such as (c) that is why (d) to give an example
39. 39.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔗 What does “due to” 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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