Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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