Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 235 · 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: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
3. 3.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) but (d) that is why
5. 5.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔗 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
7. 7.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) however (d) so
8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) for example
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) because
11. 11.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) however (d) so
13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
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.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
16. 16.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) because (d) on the other hand
18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
19. 19.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
20. 20.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) due to
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) so (d) this is because
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) that is why (d) for example
24. 24.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
26. 26.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
27. 27.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) so
28. 28.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) due to (c) however (d) that is why
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) so (d) as a result
32. 32.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) this is because
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) such as
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) the reason is
36. 36.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
40. 40.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore

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