Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 286 · 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) although (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) although (d) this is because
3. 3.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) for instance
5. 5.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
7. 7.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) but (d) therefore
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) however
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) that is why (d) although
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) so
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) however
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) such as (d) for instance
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) due to (d) on the other hand
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) however (c) this is because (d) so
16. 16.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
17. 17.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) but (d) because
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) although
21. 21.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) so
24. 24.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
26. 26.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
27. 27.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
29. 29.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) although (d) for instance
31. 31.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) to give an example (d) such as
33. 33.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) this is because
35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) such as (d) that is why
36. 36.🔗 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
37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
39. 39.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

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