Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 350 · 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 “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) although (d) this is because
3. 3.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
4. 4.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For instance (d) So
7. 7.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) to give an example
12. 12.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) so (c) that is why (d) as a result
14. 14.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) that is why
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) but (d) that is why
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) however
19. 19.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) for example (d) as a result
23. 23.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
25. 25.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
26. 26.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) so (d) the reason is
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) for example
29. 29.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
31. 31.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) the reason is (d) although
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) due to
35. 35.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
37. 37.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) However (d) Because
38. 38.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) such as
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) such as (c) due to (d) on the other hand

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