Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 288 · 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” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔗 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) that is why (d) therefore
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
6. 6.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) although (d) therefore
10. 10.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
11. 11.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
12. 12.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
14. 14.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) as a result
16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) however (c) for example (d) the reason is
18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) that is why (c) such as (d) the reason is
20. 20.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) but (c) so (d) although
25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) so (d) because
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) such as (d) although
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) but (c) so (d) therefore
30. 30.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) however (d) because
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) for instance
33. 33.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) as a result
35. 35.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) due to (c) however (d) therefore
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) because
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) that is why
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) however (c) that is why (d) to give an example
40. 40.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason

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