Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 234 · 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 adds an example? (a) such as (b) however (c) as a result (d) but
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
4. 4.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) however (c) for instance (d) as a result
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) because (c) however (d) but
7. 7.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
8. 8.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
11. 11.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) as a result (c) such as (d) so
13. 13.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) although
15. 15.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) although (d) therefore
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) however (c) for example (d) this is because
19. 19.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
20. 20.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
28. 28.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) however
30. 30.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
31. 31.🔗 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
32. 32.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
33. 33.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
35. 35.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
36. 36.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) to give an example
38. 38.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 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

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