Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 156 · 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 adds an example? (a) for example (b) however (c) due to (d) on the other hand
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) to give an example (d) for instance
3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
4. 4.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
6. 6.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
7. 7.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
9. 9.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) but (d) as a result
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) for example (d) for instance
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) so (d) for example
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) so (c) because (d) but
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) but
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) however (c) therefore (d) because
17. 17.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
19. 19.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) due to
21. 21.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
22. 22.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) therefore
24. 24.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) although (d) therefore
28. 28.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
29. 29.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) however
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) due to (d) because
39. 39.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
40. 40.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

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