Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 332 · 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.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) for example
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) but
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) therefore
6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
7. 7.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) therefore (d) so
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) that is why (c) but (d) due to
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) due to (c) for instance (d) for example
11. 11.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) however (c) that is why (d) for example
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) so
14. 14.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
15. 15.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
17. 17.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) on the other hand
19. 19.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
20. 20.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
22. 22.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) because (c) although (d) for instance
24. 24.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for example (d) because
25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) this is because (d) due to
27. 27.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) but (d) that is why
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) but (c) to give an example (d) for instance
31. 31.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) because (d) however
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) for example (d) as a result
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) because
34. 34.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) for instance (d) but
36. 36.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) due to
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) so (d) as a result
39. 39.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason

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