Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 202 · 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 a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
3. 3.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) because
5. 5.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
7. 7.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) for example (d) however
10. 10.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
11. 11.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) although (c) the reason is (d) because
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) due to
15. 15.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
17. 17.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) because (d) for example
19. 19.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) this is because (c) for example (d) for instance
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) that is why (d) therefore
23. 23.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) such as (d) on the other hand
25. 25.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
26. 26.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) however (c) as a result (d) because
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) although (c) that is why (d) to give an example
29. 29.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) such as (d) for example
31. 31.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) for example (c) for instance (d) such as
33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) such as (d) although
34. 34.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) as a result (d) the reason is
36. 36.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
37. 37.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) however (d) for example
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) because (d) this is because
40. 40.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

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