Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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