Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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