Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 41 · 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 “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
2. 2.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
3. 3.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) due to
5. 5.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) due to (d) although
7. 7.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For instance (c) However (d) So
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
9. 9.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
11. 11.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) However (d) Therefore
12. 12.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) however (d) for instance
14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
16. 16.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
17. 17.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
18. 18.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
21. 21.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) to give an example
23. 23.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) however (c) although (d) the reason is
25. 25.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) because (d) although
30. 30.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
32. 32.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) that is why
34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) however (d) for instance
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) so (d) for example
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) so
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) to give an example (d) for instance
39. 39.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) due to (d) on the other hand

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