Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 278 · 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: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
3. 3.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) so
5. 5.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) although (d) due to
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) although (c) however (d) on the other hand
8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
9. 9.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) to give an example
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) but (d) so
12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) the reason is
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) because (d) due to
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) for instance
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) although (c) as a result (d) because
16. 16.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) due to
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) but (c) the reason is (d) such as
19. 19.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) due to (d) for example
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) for instance
23. 23.🔗 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
24. 24.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) although (d) such as
26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) however (c) the reason is (d) as a result
27. 27.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) although (c) due to (d) as a result
30. 30.🔗 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
31. 31.🔗 What does “but” 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 “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
33. 33.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) but (c) therefore (d) due to
35. 35.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) due to (d) as a result
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) because (d) the reason is
38. 38.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
40. 40.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example

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