Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 209 · 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 “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
2. 2.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) as a result (d) for instance
4. 4.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) however (c) for example (d) but
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) so (d) such as
7. 7.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
8. 8.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) such as (c) therefore (d) the reason is
13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) however (d) so
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) but (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) such as
16. 16.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) this is because
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) therefore
21. 21.🔗 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) but (d) therefore
23. 23.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) the reason is
25. 25.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) as a result
27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) however
28. 28.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) however (d) due to
30. 30.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) such as
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) because (c) the reason is (d) for instance
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) due to (d) so
35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) for example
36. 36.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) that is why (d) therefore
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) such as
40. 40.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

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