Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 326 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) the reason is (d) this is because
3. 3.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) so
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) so
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) as a result
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so
7. 7.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) as a result
9. 9.🔗 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) therefore (d) however
11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Because (d) So
12. 12.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
13. 13.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) so (d) that is why
15. 15.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
16. 16.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
19. 19.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) such as
23. 23.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) because
25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) although
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) that is why (c) so (d) as a result
28. 28.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) such as (c) for instance (d) for example
30. 30.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
32. 32.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) due to
35. 35.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
36. 36.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
38. 38.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) for instance (c) as a result (d) the reason is

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