Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 262 · 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) on the other hand (b) but (c) although (d) therefore
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) that is why (d) such as
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) therefore
5. 5.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
6. 6.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
8. 8.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) although
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) although (d) however
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) because (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) however (d) the reason is
15. 15.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) because (d) on the other hand
17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) for instance (c) but (d) on the other hand
19. 19.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) So (d) However
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) because (d) but
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) however (d) for example
25. 25.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
26. 26.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) however (d) due to
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) as a result
30. 30.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
31. 31.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) such as (d) so
34. 34.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) this is because (d) that is why
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) but (c) although (d) however
38. 38.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
39. 39.🔗 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
40. 40.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result

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