Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 279 · 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) that is why (b) however (c) as a result (d) therefore
2. 2.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) because
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) because (c) although (d) to give an example
5. 5.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
6. 6.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) due to
8. 8.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) however
11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
13. 13.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) although
15. 15.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) to give an example
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) but (d) therefore
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) however
20. 20.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
22. 22.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 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
25. 25.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) for example (d) although
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) this is because (d) for instance
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) the reason is
29. 29.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
30. 30.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
33. 33.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
34. 34.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
35. 35.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
39. 39.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) although (d) the reason is

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