Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 355 · 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.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
2. 2.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
3. 3.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) that is why (c) such as (d) this is because
5. 5.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) the reason is (d) but
8. 8.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) for example (d) this is because
11. 11.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) therefore (c) for example (d) however
12. 12.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) however (c) but (d) although
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) because
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) therefore
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) although (c) due to (d) such as
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) because (d) that is why
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) therefore
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) such as (d) therefore
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) so
21. 21.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
22. 22.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
23. 23.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
24. 24.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) so (c) although (d) but
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
27. 27.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) due to
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) as a result
30. 30.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
31. 31.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) however (d) due to
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) this is because
34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
35. 35.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) although (c) this is because (d) but
38. 38.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) however (d) to give an example
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) but

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