Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 265 · 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) however (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) because
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
4. 4.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) that is why
6. 6.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) because (c) but (d) however
11. 11.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
12. 12.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) for example
14. 14.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) for example (d) for instance
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) due to (c) this is because (d) because
17. 17.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) due to (d) because
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) this is because (d) although
21. 21.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) so
24. 24.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
26. 26.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) although (d) because
28. 28.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
30. 30.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) although (c) the reason is (d) for instance
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) because (c) for example (d) to give an example
34. 34.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) such as
36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) for example (d) for instance
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) therefore
40. 40.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

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