Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 309 · 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) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) however
2. 2.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) such as (c) that is why (d) this is because
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) for example (d) for instance
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) for example
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) as a result
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
10. 10.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) for example
12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) due to (c) as a result (d) such as
13. 13.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) for example (d) although
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) due to (d) because
16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
17. 17.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
18. 18.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
21. 21.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
22. 22.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For instance (d) So
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) this is because (d) the reason is
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) due to (d) therefore
26. 26.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
27. 27.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) because (d) so
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) for instance (d) as a result
29. 29.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
30. 30.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
31. 31.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔗 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
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) because (d) however
35. 35.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) but
37. 37.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because
39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) however (d) therefore
40. 40.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False

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