Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 360 · 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.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) that is why (c) such as (d) this is because
2. 2.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) so
4. 4.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) because (c) however (d) that is why
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) therefore (c) to give an example (d) because
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) for example
8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) for instance
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) but
11. 11.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for instance (c) such as (d) to give an example
13. 13.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
14. 14.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
18. 18.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
19. 19.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
20. 20.🔗 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
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) therefore (c) such as (d) however
22. 22.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for example (d) because
24. 24.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) however (c) but (d) due to
26. 26.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔗 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
28. 28.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) because (d) however
30. 30.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
33. 33.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) therefore (c) however (d) on the other hand
35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) for instance
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) although (d) but
37. 37.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
39. 39.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

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