Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 290 · 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 “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) for example
3. 3.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) such as (c) but (d) however
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) therefore (d) because
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) this is because (d) the reason is
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) the reason is (d) for example
10. 10.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) so
12. 12.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) to give an example (d) that is why
15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) So (d) Because
16. 16.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
17. 17.🔗 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
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) so (c) to give an example (d) although
19. 19.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
21. 21.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
25. 25.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) however (c) as a result (d) therefore
27. 27.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) because
30. 30.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
31. 31.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) however
33. 33.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) but
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
37. 37.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) such as (d) but
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
40. 40.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result

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