Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 183 · 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) that is why (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) so
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) the reason is
3. 3.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) such as (c) however (d) but
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) However
7. 7.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
8. 8.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) but (d) due to
10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
11. 11.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) so (d) that is why
15. 15.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) for instance
18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) such as (c) that is why (d) therefore
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) as a result
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) for example (d) so
22. 22.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) such as (c) therefore (d) because
24. 24.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) as a result
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) as a result
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) for instance
28. 28.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) because (c) for instance (d) as a result
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) for instance (d) because
33. 33.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) although (c) to give an example (d) due to
35. 35.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
36. 36.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) the reason is (d) so
38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) although (d) therefore
39. 39.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

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