Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 147 · 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 shows the other side? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) for instance
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) although (c) but (d) such as
3. 3.🔗 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) so
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) however (d) the reason is
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) as a result (c) but (d) on the other hand
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) for instance
9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
10. 10.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) but
12. 12.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
13. 13.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) that is why
16. 16.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
19. 19.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
20. 20.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) so (c) but (d) although
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) but
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) however
25. 25.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) due to (c) although (d) on the other hand
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) due to
29. 29.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) however
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) although (d) therefore
33. 33.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
35. 35.🔗 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) although
37. 37.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) for example (c) such as (d) as a result
39. 39.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore

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