Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 153 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
2. 2.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
3. 3.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) due to (c) for example (d) however
5. 5.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
6. 6.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) that is why (d) but
8. 8.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) therefore
10. 10.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) therefore (d) this is because
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) because (c) but (d) for instance
15. 15.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
16. 16.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) as a result
18. 18.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) for instance
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) however (c) therefore (d) so
21. 21.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) because
23. 23.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) for instance
25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for example (c) such as (d) for instance
27. 27.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) but (d) the reason is
29. 29.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
32. 32.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
33. 33.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) so (d) that is why
36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) such as (d) although
37. 37.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
38. 38.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) on the other hand

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