Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 175 · 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 “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
2. 2.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) as a result (d) that is why
4. 4.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) as a result (c) such as (d) that is why
6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) but (d) due to
7. 7.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
9. 9.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
10. 10.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) for example
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) however (d) so
13. 13.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
14. 14.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
16. 16.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) because
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
19. 19.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) although (d) as a result
21. 21.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) for example (c) but (d) however
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) due to (d) such as
24. 24.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
26. 26.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
28. 28.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) so (c) such as (d) for instance
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) so
31. 31.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) as a result
33. 33.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) although (d) this is because
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) although (d) so
36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
39. 39.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
40. 40.🔗 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

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