Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 189 · 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 “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) however
3. 3.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) this is because
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) the reason is
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) due to (d) the reason is
7. 7.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
9. 9.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
11. 11.🔗 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
12. 12.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
13. 13.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) because (d) so
15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
16. 16.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) although (c) but (d) however
18. 18.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
19. 19.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) due to (c) therefore (d) however
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) as a result (c) but (d) however
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) so (c) for example (d) although
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) although (c) because (d) the reason is
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) therefore
25. 25.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) but (d) the reason is
28. 28.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) although (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) to give an example
32. 32.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) such as
35. 35.🔗 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
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
37. 37.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) that is why
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) although
40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) for instance

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