Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 226 · 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.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) such as (d) to give an example
3. 3.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) due to
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) due to
6. 6.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
8. 8.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) for instance
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) because (c) as a result (d) so
12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) for example (d) this is because
13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) but (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) due to (d) on the other hand
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) such as (d) for example
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) for example (c) due to (d) this is because
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) however (d) because
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) so (d) however
20. 20.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
21. 21.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) However (d) Therefore
22. 22.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) as a result
24. 24.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) due to (c) this is because (d) because
26. 26.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
27. 27.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) due to
30. 30.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
32. 32.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) but (c) however (d) although
34. 34.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) for instance
36. 36.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) for instance (c) such as (d) to give an example
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) for example
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) as a result (c) however (d) although

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