Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 293 · 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) so (b) as a result (c) although (d) that is why
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) due to (c) as a result (d) for example
3. 3.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) although (c) but (d) that is why
6. 6.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
7. 7.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) although
10. 10.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) so
13. 13.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) for instance
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) due to
17. 17.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) but
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) for example (d) therefore
21. 21.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
22. 22.🔗 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
23. 23.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
24. 24.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
25. 25.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
28. 28.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
30. 30.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) however (c) that is why (d) to give an example
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) because
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) but (c) however (d) on the other hand
36. 36.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
37. 37.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) the reason is (d) therefore
39. 39.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
40. 40.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

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