Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 318 · 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) so (c) for example (d) however
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) for example (d) however
3. 3.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) due to
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) so (d) because
6. 6.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) because
9. 9.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) the reason is
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) so (d) due to
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) although (d) therefore
14. 14.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) because
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
17. 17.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
19. 19.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
22. 22.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
23. 23.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 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
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) although (c) this is because (d) to give an example
26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) but (c) so (d) however
27. 27.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) a result
29. 29.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) however (d) for example
31. 31.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
34. 34.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
35. 35.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) for example (c) although (d) as a result
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) because (c) due to (d) the reason is
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) however (c) for instance (d) such as
40. 40.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result

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