Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 305 · 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) due to (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) to give an example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) so (c) however (d) although
3. 3.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) due to (c) that is why (d) as a result
6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) but (d) this is because
7. 7.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
11. 11.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) however
14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
15. 15.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) however (d) that is why
17. 17.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) as a result (c) so (d) although
20. 20.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
22. 22.🔗 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
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) but (c) this is because (d) so
24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) because (d) however
25. 25.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
27. 27.🔗 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
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) but (d) that is why
29. 29.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
30. 30.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) therefore (d) for example
32. 32.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) that is why (d) so
34. 34.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
36. 36.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
39. 39.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a reason

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