Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 255 · 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.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) because
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
4. 4.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) for instance (c) although (d) the reason is
6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) such as (c) this is because (d) although
7. 7.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
8. 8.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) the reason is
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) this is because (d) due to
14. 14.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) due to (c) for instance (d) on the other hand
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) however (c) as a result (d) so
17. 17.🔗 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) as a result
19. 19.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) this is because
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) however (d) such as
22. 22.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) such as
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) for instance (d) the reason is
25. 25.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
27. 27.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
28. 28.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) such as (d) because
30. 30.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
31. 31.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
32. 32.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) because (c) for example (d) that is why
35. 35.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Because (d) So
36. 36.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
37. 37.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) because (c) this is because (d) to give an example
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) due to
40. 40.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) but (d) so

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