Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 155 · 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: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) for example (d) although
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) but (c) because (d) therefore
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
5. 5.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) for instance (d) for example
7. 7.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
9. 9.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
10. 10.🔗 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
11. 11.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) but (d) for instance
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) for example (d) for instance
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
16. 16.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) although
18. 18.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) although (d) for example
21. 21.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) due to
23. 23.🔗 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
24. 24.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) For instance (d) Because
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) that is why
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) because (d) the reason is
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) but (d) because
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) however
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) but
32. 32.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
34. 34.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) although (c) therefore (d) to give an example
36. 36.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
38. 38.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) such as

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