← Linking words in an argument lesson New set →

Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 178 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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.

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

Answer key

  1. shows the other side
  2. However
  3. False
  4. False
  5. so
  6. however
  7. due to
  8. although
  9. so
  10. gives a reason
  11. False
  12. adds an example
  13. for instance
  14. shows a result
  15. however
  16. True
  17. True
  18. True
  19. such as
  20. For example
  21. but
  22. True
  23. shows the other side
  24. this is because
  25. False
  26. True
  27. gives a reason
  28. True
  29. False
  30. False
  31. shows a result
  32. shows a result
  33. although
  34. due to
  35. because
  36. False
  37. for example
  38. so
  39. therefore
  40. False

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students