Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 220 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) so
3. 3.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) such as (d) the reason is
5. 5.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) but (d) this is because
7. 7.🔗 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) for example (d) although
9. 9.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) because
12. 12.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
13. 13.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
14. 14.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) for example
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) as a result
17. 17.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) as a result
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) the reason is
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) to give an example
21. 21.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) because (c) that is why (d) so
24. 24.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) however (d) because
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for instance
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) so (c) for instance (d) due to
28. 28.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) the reason is
30. 30.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
33. 33.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
34. 34.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) so (d) the reason is
37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) however (c) due to (d) that is why
39. 39.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side

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