Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 334 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
2. 2.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
3. 3.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) due to
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) for instance (c) this is because (d) due to
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) such as (c) that is why (d) the reason is
7. 7.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
10. 10.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
13. 13.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) such as (d) the reason is
14. 14.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for instance (c) such as (d) for example
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) for instance (d) so
18. 18.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) such as (d) although
21. 21.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
22. 22.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) because (d) to give an example
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) this is because (c) although (d) however
25. 25.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) however (c) this is because (d) as a result
27. 27.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
28. 28.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) because (d) the reason is
30. 30.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
32. 32.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
35. 35.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 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
39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
40. 40.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

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