Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 199 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) however (c) although (d) but
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Because (d) So
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) such as
4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
5. 5.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
6. 6.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) to give an example (d) for instance
9. 9.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) such as
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) this is because
13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
15. 15.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) but (d) however
17. 17.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) the reason is
19. 19.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
20. 20.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
24. 24.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
25. 25.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
27. 27.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) so (c) but (d) the reason is
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) because (d) such as
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) for example
32. 32.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
33. 33.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) but
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) so (d) on the other hand
36. 36.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
38. 38.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) such as
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) because (d) this is because

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