Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 244 · 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 a result? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) because (d) although
3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
4. 4.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
6. 6.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) such as
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) for example (c) such as (d) to give an example
9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
12. 12.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) because (c) that is why (d) for instance
15. 15.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) because (c) for example (d) so
17. 17.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) as a result (c) for example (d) due to
20. 20.🔗 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
23. 23.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) such as (d) to give an example
25. 25.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
27. 27.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) for example
29. 29.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) because (c) therefore (d) for example
31. 31.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) such as (d) so
33. 33.🔗 What does “due to” 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) because (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) however
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) so (d) as a result
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) to give an example
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) the reason is (d) although
38. 38.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) so (d) to give an example

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