Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 366 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
2. 2.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) due to (c) that is why (d) although
4. 4.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
7. 7.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) therefore (d) because
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) however
10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
11. 11.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) this is because
13. 13.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
14. 14.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) therefore
15. 15.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) however (c) for example (d) this is because
17. 17.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) this is because
19. 19.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) however (d) because
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) so
23. 23.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) for example (c) that is why (d) although
25. 25.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) although (d) such as
27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
28. 28.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) to give an example (d) for example
30. 30.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) for instance (d) such as
32. 32.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) to give an example
34. 34.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
35. 35.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
38. 38.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) such as (c) due to (d) on the other hand
40. 40.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

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