Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 176 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) but (d) although
3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
4. 4.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) however (d) although
6. 6.🔗 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
7. 7.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) but (c) that is why (d) due to
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) because
10. 10.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) but (d) however
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) for instance (d) although
14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) because (c) although (d) however
16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) but (c) that is why (d) so
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) for instance (c) due to (d) although
18. 18.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
19. 19.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) such as
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) so (d) to give an example
22. 22.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) for example (c) although (d) due to
24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) for example (c) so (d) because
26. 26.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) this is because (c) because (d) the reason is
29. 29.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for example
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) for instance
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) although (c) for example (d) such as
33. 33.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
34. 34.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) therefore (c) because (d) such as
36. 36.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) for example (d) so
38. 38.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) although (d) due to
40. 40.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

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