Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 358 · 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) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
2. 2.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) so (d) the reason is
4. 4.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
5. 5.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) this is because
7. 7.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
8. 8.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) the other side (c) a reason (d) an example
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) but
12. 12.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) however (c) that is why (d) so
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) but (c) for example (d) because
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) but (d) as a result
16. 16.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) but
20. 20.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) because
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) although (d) due to
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) but
25. 25.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so
27. 27.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) however
30. 30.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) due to (d) on the other hand
32. 32.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) however
34. 34.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For instance (d) So
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) therefore (c) because (d) to give an example
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) but
37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) so
38. 38.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) this is because
39. 39.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
40. 40.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason

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