Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 289 · 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.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
2. 2.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
4. 4.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
6. 6.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) however (c) this is because (d) the reason is
8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) but (d) so
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) however (d) that is why
10. 10.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) for example
12. 12.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) because (c) this is because (d) but
15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
17. 17.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) however (d) on the other hand
19. 19.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) that is why (c) for instance (d) therefore
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) although (d) for instance
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) such as (c) for instance (d) for example
24. 24.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
25. 25.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) the reason is
27. 27.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
29. 29.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
33. 33.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) so (d) as a result
35. 35.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
36. 36.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
37. 37.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) for example (d) for instance
39. 39.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

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