Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 166 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
2. 2.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
3. 3.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) because (d) for instance
5. 5.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Because (d) Therefore
8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) because (d) this is because
9. 9.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) this is because (d) however
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) for example (d) because
12. 12.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) so
14. 14.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) because
16. 16.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) for example (c) due to (d) this is because
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) the reason is
22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
23. 23.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
25. 25.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) that is why (d) therefore
27. 27.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) but
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) such as (d) although
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) due to
31. 31.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 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
33. 33.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) for example (d) however
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) the reason is
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) but (d) that is why
38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) however (c) due to (d) to give an example
39. 39.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
40. 40.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

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