Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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