Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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