Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 231 · 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.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
3. 3.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) for example (d) however
5. 5.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
7. 7.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
8. 8.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) due to (c) because (d) for example
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) because (c) this is because (d) such as
14. 14.🔗 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
15. 15.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) but (d) due to
19. 19.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
21. 21.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
23. 23.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) so (d) this is because
25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
26. 26.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
27. 27.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
28. 28.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) although
31. 31.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) for instance
33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) the reason is
35. 35.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
36. 36.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) as a result

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