Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 242 · 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 “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
2. 2.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) but
4. 4.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) due to (d) such as
6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
7. 7.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
9. 9.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) for example (d) on the other hand
11. 11.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) the reason is (d) this is because
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) because (c) although (d) that is why
16. 16.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
17. 17.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
18. 18.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) the reason is
22. 22.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) so
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) such as
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) for example
26. 26.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) as a result
29. 29.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) so (d) that is why
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) to give an example (d) but
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) although
34. 34.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) such as (d) for instance
36. 36.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
37. 37.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) for instance
39. 39.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
40. 40.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

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