Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 184 · 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 “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
2. 2.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
3. 3.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) although
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) but
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
7. 7.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
9. 9.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) although (c) this is because (d) so
11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
12. 12.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) but
14. 14.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) because
17. 17.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) for instance
19. 19.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
20. 20.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) for example (d) because
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) so (d) such as
23. 23.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
25. 25.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
27. 27.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
30. 30.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) the reason is
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) for example
33. 33.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
34. 34.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
35. 35.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) but
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) for example (d) due to
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) due to (d) although
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) however

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