Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 149 · 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.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) such as (c) therefore (d) for example
4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
5. 5.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 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
8. 8.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
10. 10.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
11. 11.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
12. 12.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) because (d) as a result
15. 15.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
17. 17.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
18. 18.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
19. 19.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) as a result (d) this is because
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) however (c) the reason is (d) due to
22. 22.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) although (c) that is why (d) so
24. 24.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
25. 25.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) but (d) the reason is
27. 27.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) however (c) that is why (d) the reason is
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) although
30. 30.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) so
34. 34.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) due to
36. 36.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) because
39. 39.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) that is why (d) because

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