Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 222 · 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) because (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) this is because
2. 2.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) so (d) such as
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) therefore (c) although (d) on the other hand
5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
6. 6.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
7. 7.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) this is because (d) therefore
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) the reason is
10. 10.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) although (d) on the other hand
12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
13. 13.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) because
15. 15.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) so (c) to give an example (d) but
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) although
20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
21. 21.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) because (c) the reason is (d) due to
23. 23.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) but
25. 25.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
26. 26.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
27. 27.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) due to (d) this is because
29. 29.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) due to (d) this is because
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) that is why
32. 32.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
33. 33.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) therefore (d) because
35. 35.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 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
37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) so (d) to give an example
39. 39.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False

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