Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 162 · 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 gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) however (d) for example
2. 2.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) such as
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) so
7. 7.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) because (d) as a result
11. 11.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) because
14. 14.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) such as (c) for example (d) for instance
16. 16.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) as a result (c) because (d) so
18. 18.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) for example
21. 21.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
22. 22.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) therefore (d) for instance
24. 24.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
25. 25.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) because (c) however (d) the reason is
28. 28.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
31. 31.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) this is because
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) this is because (d) the reason is
34. 34.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
35. 35.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) so
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) due to (d) because
38. 38.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
39. 39.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) but

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