Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 247 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
3. 3.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
4. 4.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
6. 6.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) as a result (c) although (d) for example
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) therefore
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) as a result (d) this is because
11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) so (c) although (d) for instance
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) that is why
13. 13.🔗 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) for example
16. 16.🔗 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
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) although (c) such as (d) however
18. 18.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) that is why (d) such as
20. 20.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for example (c) such as (d) that is why
22. 22.🔗 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
23. 23.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) but (d) that is why
26. 26.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
30. 30.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
32. 32.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
33. 33.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) so
35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) although
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) so
37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
38. 38.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
39. 39.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

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