Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 219 · 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 linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) because (c) therefore (d) due to
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) however (d) although
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) due to (d) although
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) the reason is
5. 5.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
7. 7.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) because (c) however (d) but
10. 10.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) but (d) however
16. 16.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
18. 18.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) because (c) so (d) for example
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) to give an example
21. 21.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) although (d) as a result
23. 23.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) but (d) the reason is
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) this is because
26. 26.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) for example
28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) but
30. 30.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
32. 32.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
33. 33.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) so (c) that is why (d) therefore
36. 36.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) however
39. 39.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Because (d) Therefore
40. 40.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

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