Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 179 · 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 linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) for instance (d) but
2. 2.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
3. 3.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However
6. 6.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) such as (c) that is why (d) however
8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
10. 10.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
11. 11.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) this is because
13. 13.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
15. 15.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) because (c) for example (d) on the other hand
17. 17.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) for example (d) on the other hand
21. 21.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) however (d) on the other hand
23. 23.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) because (c) such as (d) for example
25. 25.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
26. 26.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) although (c) to give an example (d) because
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) so (d) that is why
30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
31. 31.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
32. 32.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) however (d) although
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) due to (d) so
35. 35.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) but
37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) such as
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) although (d) but
39. 39.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) due to (d) because

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