Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 204 · 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 “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
2. 2.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
3. 3.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) for example (c) this is because (d) because
5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
6. 6.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
8. 8.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) although (d) however
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) so (d) that is why
12. 12.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
14. 14.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) because (d) this is because
17. 17.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) for example (d) for instance
19. 19.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) because
25. 25.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
28. 28.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
29. 29.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) as a result (c) such as (d) but
32. 32.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) therefore (c) but (d) although
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) however (c) this is because (d) that is why
35. 35.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) due to
39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) but (d) as a result
40. 40.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

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