Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 227 · 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 the other side? (a) although (b) because (c) the reason is (d) due to
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) so
3. 3.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
5. 5.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
8. 8.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
10. 10.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) therefore (c) for example (d) but
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) such as
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) because (d) the reason is
14. 14.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) because
17. 17.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) as a result (c) however (d) but
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) that is why
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) so
21. 21.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) so (d) to give an example
23. 23.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
24. 24.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) such as (c) for instance (d) for example
27. 27.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
28. 28.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) however
30. 30.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
31. 31.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
32. 32.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
33. 33.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) but (d) as a result
36. 36.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) to give an example (d) due to
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) as a result (c) so (d) that is why
39. 39.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) this is because

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