Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 361 · 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 adds an example? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) although (d) for instance
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) although
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) however
4. 4.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) so
6. 6.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
7. 7.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) although (c) so (d) but
9. 9.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
11. 11.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) because (d) due to
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) because
15. 15.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
17. 17.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
18. 18.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) because (d) however
19. 19.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
20. 20.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) although (c) to give an example (d) that is why
22. 22.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) for instance (c) for example (d) however
24. 24.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 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
26. 26.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) because (c) although (d) due to
28. 28.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) due to (c) for example (d) that is why
30. 30.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for instance (c) so (d) because
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) for example (d) for instance
33. 33.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) due to
35. 35.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
36. 36.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
37. 37.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) however (c) although (d) so
39. 39.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because

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