Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 296 · 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 linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) for example (d) that is why
2. 2.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) although (d) but
5. 5.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
6. 6.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) because (d) due to
8. 8.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
10. 10.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) because (c) although (d) that is why
12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) however (c) that is why (d) due to
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) that is why
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) however (d) to give an example
16. 16.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) therefore (d) to give an example
19. 19.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) the reason is
22. 22.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) because (c) such as (d) but
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) so
26. 26.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) for example (c) therefore (d) because
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) however
30. 30.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) such as
34. 34.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) however (d) for instance
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) because
37. 37.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Because (d) Therefore
38. 38.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) as a result
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) however (c) although (d) on the other hand

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