Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 148 · 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) therefore (c) the reason is (d) for instance
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) but (c) however (d) for instance
3. 3.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) that is why (d) as a result
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) such as (c) for example (d) to give an example
6. 6.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
7. 7.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
8. 8.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
9. 9.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
11. 11.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) for example (d) that is why
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) but
14. 14.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) however
16. 16.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 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
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) although
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) so
20. 20.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) that is why
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) so (c) such as (d) although
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) to give an example (d) for instance
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) although
25. 25.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
27. 27.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
28. 28.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
29. 29.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
30. 30.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) so
32. 32.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) so (d) that is why
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) however (c) because (d) as a result
35. 35.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) because
37. 37.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) so (c) the reason is (d) due to
40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) but (c) due to (d) such as

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