Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 238 · 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.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) because (c) for example (d) but
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) due to (d) for instance
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) although
5. 5.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
6. 6.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) although (d) so
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) that is why
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) because (d) due to
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) for example
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
14. 14.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
17. 17.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) but (d) for instance
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) but (c) because (d) as a result
20. 20.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) this is because (d) however
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) this is because (d) for example
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) but (d) that is why
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) because
26. 26.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
27. 27.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) due to (c) however (d) on the other hand
29. 29.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) therefore (c) however (d) on the other hand
31. 31.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) such as
32. 32.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) such as (d) as a result
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) so
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) but (d) so
37. 37.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
39. 39.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side

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