Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 246 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) for example (d) such as
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
4. 4.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
7. 7.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) although (c) due to (d) to give an example
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) however (c) such as (d) for example
11. 11.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
12. 12.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
15. 15.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
16. 16.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) to give an example
18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) so (d) the reason is
20. 20.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) that is why (d) as a result
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
23. 23.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
24. 24.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
25. 25.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) due to (c) for example (d) however
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) because (c) so (d) due to
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) for example (d) due to
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) therefore (d) due to
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) for example
32. 32.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
34. 34.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) therefore
37. 37.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) therefore (d) due to
39. 39.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
40. 40.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

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