Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 263 · 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) therefore (b) so (c) that is why (d) due to
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) the reason is
5. 5.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
6. 6.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) such as (c) as a result (d) this is because
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) so (d) therefore
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
11. 11.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
12. 12.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
14. 14.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
18. 18.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) for example (c) so (d) due to
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
21. 21.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
23. 23.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) for instance
25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) so (d) due to
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) for example (d) due to
28. 28.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) however (d) for instance
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) such as
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) because (c) to give an example (d) as a result
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) for example
34. 34.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
36. 36.🔗 What does “for example” 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 “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) for instance (d) because
40. 40.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side

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