Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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