Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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