Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 328 · 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 shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) that is why (c) because (d) such as
2. 2.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) for example (d) however
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) for instance (d) due to
5. 5.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
8. 8.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
10. 10.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) for example (c) because (d) this is because
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) because (c) this is because (d) although
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) but (c) due to (d) for example
14. 14.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) because
16. 16.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
17. 17.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) although
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) such as (d) although
20. 20.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) such as (d) the reason is
22. 22.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) so (c) but (d) on the other hand
26. 26.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
27. 27.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
29. 29.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) due to (d) so
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) that is why
32. 32.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) because
34. 34.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
35. 35.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) because (d) however
36. 36.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) because (c) therefore (d) although
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) however
39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
40. 40.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result

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