Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 159 · 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.🔗 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
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) however
5. 5.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
6. 6.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
7. 7.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
9. 9.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
11. 11.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
12. 12.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) such as (c) because (d) although
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) so (c) due to (d) for instance
15. 15.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔗 What does “on the other hand” 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) but (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) for instance
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) such as (d) this is because
19. 19.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
20. 20.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) because
24. 24.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
25. 25.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
26. 26.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) so (d) because
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) that is why (d) for example
29. 29.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
31. 31.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) although (d) that is why
33. 33.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) this is because
35. 35.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) but (c) to give an example (d) that is why
37. 37.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) so (d) therefore
39. 39.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason

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