Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 214 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) but (c) for instance (d) to give an example
2. 2.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
3. 3.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
4. 4.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) such as
7. 7.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
9. 9.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
11. 11.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) although (d) for instance
13. 13.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) therefore (d) but
15. 15.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) due to
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) as a result (c) because (d) on the other hand
20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
21. 21.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) but
23. 23.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) that is why
25. 25.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) due to
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) but (c) however (d) this is because
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) although (c) to give an example (d) for example
30. 30.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) although (c) due to (d) such as
32. 32.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
33. 33.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) because (d) on the other hand
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) however
36. 36.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) however
38. 38.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
39. 39.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
40. 40.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However

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