Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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