Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 154 · 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 a result? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
2. 2.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) due to (c) however (d) the reason is
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) due to
6. 6.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) because
8. 8.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) so
12. 12.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) so (c) because (d) as a result
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for example
16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) however (c) therefore (d) this is because
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) that is why (d) so
18. 18.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
19. 19.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) but (d) so
21. 21.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
23. 23.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
25. 25.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) because
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) such as
28. 28.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) for example
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) for instance
31. 31.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) for example
33. 33.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) for instance (d) the reason is
35. 35.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) that is why (c) but (d) for example
37. 37.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) for instance
39. 39.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result

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