Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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