Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 271 · 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: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) due to (c) therefore (d) for example
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) because (c) the reason is (d) due to
6. 6.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) as a result
9. 9.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) that is why (d) therefore
11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
12. 12.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) however (c) therefore (d) but
14. 14.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
15. 15.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
16. 16.🔗 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) for instance
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) to give an example
20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
21. 21.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason
23. 23.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) the reason is (d) however
25. 25.🔗 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
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) such as
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) because (d) due to
28. 28.🔗 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
29. 29.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) so (c) because (d) this is because
32. 32.🔗 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
33. 33.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
34. 34.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) as a result
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) so (d) as a result
38. 38.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
40. 40.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

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