Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 325 · 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) to give an example (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) for instance
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) due to (d) such as
3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) so (c) this is because (d) to give an example
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) as a result (c) because (d) therefore
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) as a result (c) such as (d) for example
6. 6.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) because
8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
9. 9.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) although
11. 11.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) although
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) so
15. 15.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) due to
17. 17.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) this is because
19. 19.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
21. 21.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
22. 22.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) However
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) such as (d) on the other hand
24. 24.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
25. 25.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
27. 27.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
28. 28.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) so (d) therefore
30. 30.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) due to (c) that is why (d) such as
32. 32.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
33. 33.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) however (d) such as
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) so
36. 36.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) because (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
39. 39.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
40. 40.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

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