Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 167 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
3. 3.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
4. 4.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
5. 5.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) but
8. 8.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
9. 9.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) that is why (c) due to (d) for example
13. 13.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) due to (c) so (d) but
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) that is why (d) as a result
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) however
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) however
18. 18.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
20. 20.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) so (d) but
22. 22.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) because (c) this is because (d) for example
25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) for example (d) to give an example
26. 26.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
27. 27.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
28. 28.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) that is why (d) therefore
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) so (d) that is why
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) therefore
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) due to
33. 33.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
34. 34.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) for example (d) that is why
36. 36.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) this is because (d) because
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) on the other hand
39. 39.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

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