Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 359 · 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 “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
2. 2.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
3. 3.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
4. 4.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) because (d) so
6. 6.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Therefore (d) Because
8. 8.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) but (c) due to (d) because
10. 10.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
12. 12.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
14. 14.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) so (d) although
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) because
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) therefore
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) an example (d) a result
19. 19.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
20. 20.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) as a result (d) for instance
22. 22.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
24. 24.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) for example (d) to give an example
26. 26.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) on the other hand (d) such as
28. 28.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) although
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) so (d) to give an example
32. 32.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
33. 33.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) for example (c) this is because (d) because
38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) although (c) the reason is (d) so
39. 39.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) but

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