Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 336 · 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.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) this is because
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) for instance
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) this is because (d) for instance
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) but
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) therefore (d) this is because
7. 7.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) because (c) the reason is (d) due to
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) the reason is
11. 11.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
13. 13.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) although (d) so
15. 15.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) so
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
18. 18.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) for example (d) due to
20. 20.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
21. 21.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
23. 23.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because
24. 24.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
27. 27.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) however
29. 29.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) although (d) therefore
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) although (d) the reason is
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) for instance (c) however (d) on the other hand
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) because (c) but (d) for instance
36. 36.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) because (d) although
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) therefore (d) so
39. 39.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
40. 40.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False

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