Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 216 · 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) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
2. 2.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) for example
5. 5.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
6. 6.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
7. 7.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
11. 11.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
13. 13.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) as a result
15. 15.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
17. 17.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) although (d) however
19. 19.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
20. 20.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) due to
22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) for example (d) as a result
23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
24. 24.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
25. 25.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) due to
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) because
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) for example
28. 28.🔗 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
29. 29.🔗 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
31. 31.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
32. 32.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) although (d) but
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) such as
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) so (d) but
37. 37.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) so
39. 39.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) but (c) that is why (d) for instance

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