Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 272 · 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: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) so (c) the reason is (d) this is because
10. 10.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) however
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) due to
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) but (c) such as (d) for example
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) because (d) for instance
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) such as (d) so
17. 17.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) but
21. 21.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
22. 22.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
24. 24.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
25. 25.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
27. 27.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
28. 28.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) but
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) so (c) however (d) the reason is
31. 31.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
32. 32.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) so (c) to give an example (d) this is because
35. 35.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
39. 39.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) such as (d) to give an example

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