Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 316 · 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 “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a reason
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) as a result
3. 3.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for instance (d) however
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) for instance
6. 6.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) for example
8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) this is because
10. 10.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) however (d) although
13. 13.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) however
15. 15.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) but (d) that is why
18. 18.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
19. 19.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) as a result (d) due to
21. 21.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
22. 22.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
24. 24.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) for example
26. 26.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
27. 27.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) this is because (c) although (d) to give an example
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) therefore (d) the reason is
30. 30.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) because (c) for example (d) that is why
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) that is why
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for example
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) although
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) however (d) that is why
36. 36.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) but
38. 38.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
39. 39.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) True (b) False

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