Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 320 · 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 linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) to give an example
2. 2.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
3. 3.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
4. 4.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) for example (d) but
5. 5.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) for instance (c) due to (d) to give an example
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) therefore (d) however
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
10. 10.🔗 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) but (c) therefore (d) so
12. 12.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) the reason is (d) this is because
15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) so (c) as a result (d) for instance
16. 16.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) the reason is
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) because (c) this is because (d) that is why
19. 19.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so
22. 22.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
23. 23.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) therefore (c) however (d) the reason is
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) but (c) such as (d) that is why
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) however
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) due to
28. 28.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
30. 30.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) but
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) this is because (d) for instance
33. 33.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) as a result
37. 37.🔗 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) due to (d) the reason is
39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
40. 40.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason

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