Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 185 · 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 “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) to give an example
3. 3.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) this is because (d) such as
5. 5.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) because
7. 7.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) for instance
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
10. 10.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) such as
12. 12.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) but (c) the reason is (d) due to
17. 17.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) however
22. 22.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) the reason is
24. 24.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) such as (c) because (d) the reason is
28. 28.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
29. 29.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
30. 30.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
31. 31.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
32. 32.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) however (d) due to
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) therefore
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) for example (c) due to (d) on the other hand
36. 36.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) although
38. 38.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
40. 40.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

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