Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 42 · 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 “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
2. 2.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
3. 3.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) although
5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) as a result
7. 7.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
8. 8.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) for example (d) because
9. 9.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) due to (c) however (d) although
11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
12. 12.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) however
14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) such as (c) that is why (d) to give an example
16. 16.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) For instance (d) However
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) for instance
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) so (d) the reason is
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) therefore (d) but
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) so (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) because (d) due to
22. 22.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) due to (d) on the other hand
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) so
26. 26.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) However
27. 27.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) so (d) as a result
29. 29.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) for example
30. 30.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) such as (c) due to (d) on the other hand
33. 33.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) although
36. 36.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
37. 37.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) to give an example
40. 40.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason

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