Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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