Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 208 · 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) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
2. 2.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
4. 4.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
6. 6.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) a result
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) so
9. 9.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) although (d) because
11. 11.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
12. 12.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
14. 14.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) but
16. 16.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
17. 17.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) such as (d) therefore
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) however
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) but (c) for instance (d) as a result
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) however
22. 22.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) for instance
24. 24.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) due to (d) therefore
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
28. 28.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) so (d) but
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) so (c) the reason is (d) for instance
31. 31.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) so
33. 33.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) but (c) this is because (d) so
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) that is why (c) however (d) on the other hand
36. 36.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) because
39. 39.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result

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