Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 275 · 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) but (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) so
2. 2.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
3. 3.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
4. 4.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) however
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) the reason is (d) therefore
7. 7.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
8. 8.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) so (c) that is why (d) as a result
11. 11.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for instance
12. 12.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
13. 13.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) but (d) to give an example
15. 15.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) for example
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) however
18. 18.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) for example
21. 21.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) although
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) such as
24. 24.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
25. 25.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
26. 26.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) for example (d) as a result
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) although (d) as a result
29. 29.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
30. 30.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
31. 31.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
32. 32.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
35. 35.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) For example (d) Because
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) that is why
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) but (c) due to (d) that is why
39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) because (d) on the other hand

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