Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 344 · 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 “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) that is why (d) for example
3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
4. 4.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
5. 5.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) for example
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) however
10. 10.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) So (d) For instance
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) such as (d) although
13. 13.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
15. 15.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because
16. 16.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) such as (d) due to
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) however (d) such as
18. 18.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) therefore (c) such as (d) but
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) for instance (c) however (d) although
21. 21.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) although (c) due to (d) for instance
25. 25.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) however (d) to give an example
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) such as (d) for example
30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) due to (d) on the other hand
31. 31.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
32. 32.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
33. 33.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) but (d) to give an example
36. 36.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) due to
38. 38.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) so (d) this is because

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