Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 190 · 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 “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
2. 2.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) therefore (c) such as (d) on the other hand
4. 4.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) so (c) therefore (d) this is because
7. 7.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) for example
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) due to (d) to give an example
10. 10.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
11. 11.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
14. 14.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) although (d) for example
16. 16.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) this is because (d) due to
20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) that is why
22. 22.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) but (c) therefore (d) that is why
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) that is why
26. 26.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) the reason is (d) that is why
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) however (c) therefore (d) to give an example
29. 29.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) such as (d) this is because
33. 33.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
34. 34.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) this is because (d) however
36. 36.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) because (d) as a result
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) due to
39. 39.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

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