Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 315 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) because (d) this is because
3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
4. 4.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
6. 6.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
7. 7.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) although (d) for instance
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
13. 13.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
14. 14.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
15. 15.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) as a result
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) however (d) the reason is
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) however (c) although (d) on the other hand
19. 19.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
20. 20.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
21. 21.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) due to (d) because
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) for example (c) but (d) so
25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
26. 26.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) but (d) that is why
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) that is why
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) but (c) so (d) because
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) for example (d) although
34. 34.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
35. 35.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) as a result (c) but (d) although
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) however
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) as a result
39. 39.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
40. 40.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

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