Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 241 · 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 shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) due to
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) due to
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) because (c) such as (d) so
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) that is why (c) but (d) to give an example
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) for example (c) that is why (d) the reason is
8. 8.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
10. 10.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) because (d) this is because
13. 13.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) although
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for example (c) that is why (d) to give an example
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
17. 17.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) although
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) however (d) the reason is
21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) but
23. 23.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
24. 24.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) so (c) but (d) for instance
26. 26.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
27. 27.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) for example
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) although (d) because
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) but (c) this is because (d) however
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) but (d) the reason is
33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) however
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) but (c) due to (d) although
35. 35.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) therefore
37. 37.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
38. 38.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
40. 40.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

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