Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 348 · 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 “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
2. 2.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) for instance (c) for example (d) although
5. 5.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) for example (c) therefore (d) such as
7. 7.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) for example (d) this is because
9. 9.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) this is because
12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) but (d) for instance
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) because (d) therefore
14. 14.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) however (c) therefore (d) for instance
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
17. 17.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) such as
19. 19.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) this is because
21. 21.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For instance (d) So
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) because (d) that is why
23. 23.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) for example (c) this is because (d) the reason is
25. 25.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) however (c) as a result (d) because
27. 27.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) however (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) but (d) to give an example
30. 30.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
31. 31.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) so
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) although (c) to give an example (d) such as
34. 34.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) for example (c) although (d) on the other hand
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) because (c) for example (d) but
37. 37.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
38. 38.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
39. 39.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

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