Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 157 · 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: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) however (d) on the other hand
5. 5.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) but (d) although
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) the reason is
8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) however (c) the reason is (d) for example
9. 9.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) as a result
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) for example (d) to give an example
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
13. 13.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
15. 15.🔗 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
16. 16.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
17. 17.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) to give an example
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) although (c) however (d) on the other hand
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) however (c) such as (d) so
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) because
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) such as (c) so (d) therefore
23. 23.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) however
25. 25.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) so (c) this is because (d) to give an example
27. 27.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
28. 28.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) this is because
32. 32.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) but
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) due to (d) although
35. 35.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) because
38. 38.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) so (d) to give an example
40. 40.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side

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