Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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