Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 188 · 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 “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) due to
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) although (d) therefore
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) for example
6. 6.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
7. 7.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) that is why (d) however
12. 12.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) that is why (c) however (d) on the other hand
14. 14.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) but (c) therefore (d) this is because
16. 16.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) such as (c) this is because (d) that is why
19. 19.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
21. 21.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) because (c) but (d) on the other hand
23. 23.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
24. 24.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
26. 26.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) such as
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
29. 29.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) for instance
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) so
32. 32.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
35. 35.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) because (c) although (d) on the other hand
37. 37.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) However (d) Because
39. 39.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) therefore (c) however (d) on the other hand

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