Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 310 · 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) that is why (c) as a result (d) but
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) so (d) due to
3. 3.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
5. 5.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
6. 6.🔗 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
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) because (c) therefore (d) that is why
8. 8.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) although (c) this is because (d) the reason is
12. 12.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) therefore
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) for example (d) but
15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) but (c) because (d) to give an example
16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) Because (d) However
17. 17.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) so
19. 19.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) however
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) although (c) this is because (d) as a result
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) so (c) to give an example (d) but
25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) but (d) on the other hand
29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) this is because
30. 30.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
31. 31.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) therefore
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
34. 34.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
35. 35.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) as a result (c) for example (d) on the other hand
39. 39.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
40. 40.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

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