Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 347 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Because (d) Therefore
2. 2.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
4. 4.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) due to (d) that is why
6. 6.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) such as (d) the reason is
9. 9.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
10. 10.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) but (c) so (d) that is why
16. 16.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
17. 17.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
18. 18.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
20. 20.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
21. 21.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) although (d) because
23. 23.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) such as
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) such as (d) the reason is
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) because (d) therefore
28. 28.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for instance
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) for example (d) as a result
31. 31.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) but (d) so
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) however (c) for instance (d) to give an example
35. 35.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) but (c) although (d) on the other hand
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) this is because
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) this is because (c) for example (d) therefore
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) but (d) because
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) for example (d) for instance

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