Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 177 · 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 “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) that is why
3. 3.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
5. 5.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) such as
7. 7.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
9. 9.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
10. 10.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) however (d) therefore
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) for example
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
14. 14.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
16. 16.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
17. 17.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
21. 21.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) so
23. 23.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) however (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) but (c) because (d) to give an example
26. 26.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) such as
28. 28.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
29. 29.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) that is why
31. 31.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
32. 32.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) that is why
35. 35.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
36. 36.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) due to (d) but
39. 39.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
40. 40.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side

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