Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 152 · 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.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) this is because
4. 4.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) the reason is
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
8. 8.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
10. 10.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
11. 11.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) as a result
13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) so (c) that is why (d) as a result
14. 14.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) such as (d) although
18. 18.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) but (d) this is because
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) for example (c) that is why (d) because
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) so (c) due to (d) such as
22. 22.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) however (d) although
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) as a result (d) for instance
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) such as (d) for example
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) such as (d) the reason is
29. 29.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
30. 30.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) such as (c) therefore (d) the reason is
33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) although (c) therefore (d) as a result
34. 34.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) so (d) to give an example
36. 36.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
37. 37.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) such as
39. 39.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) so (d) because

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