Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 237 · 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 “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
2. 2.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
4. 4.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
5. 5.🔗 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
6. 6.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) that is why (d) for example
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) to give an example (d) however
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) although
10. 10.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Therefore (d) Because
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) this is because (c) such as (d) because
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) as a result (c) so (d) for example
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
19. 19.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) so
22. 22.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) therefore
23. 23.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) but (c) that is why (d) the reason is
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) therefore (d) however
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) to give an example
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) such as (d) on the other hand
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) but (c) so (d) therefore
30. 30.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) so
33. 33.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) such as (c) however (d) on the other hand
35. 35.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) however
37. 37.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) this is because (d) so
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) so (d) this is because

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