Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 270 · 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: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) for example (d) that is why
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) although (c) the reason is (d) for instance
4. 4.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
5. 5.🔗 What does “so” 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: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) but (c) although (d) on the other hand
8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
9. 9.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) because (d) this is because
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) but (d) such as
12. 12.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) such as (d) on the other hand
15. 15.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Because (d) Therefore
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) however (d) that is why
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) although
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
19. 19.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
20. 20.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) the reason is
22. 22.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) such as (d) for instance
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) but (c) such as (d) because
25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) due to
27. 27.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
28. 28.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
29. 29.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
30. 30.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
32. 32.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
33. 33.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
36. 36.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) so (d) as a result
38. 38.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) but (d) although
40. 40.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example

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