Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 43 · 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.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
2. 2.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) such as (c) due to (d) as a result
4. 4.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
5. 5.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
7. 7.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) such as (d) because
9. 9.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) as a result (d) such as
11. 11.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) therefore
13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) so (c) the reason is (d) therefore
14. 14.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
15. 15.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) as a result
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) however (d) due to
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) however (d) the reason is
19. 19.True or false: “therefore” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) to give an example (d) for example
22. 22.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) because
24. 24.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) but (d) on the other hand
27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) therefore (b) because (c) for example (d) this is because
29. 29.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) due to
31. 31.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) this is because
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) for instance
34. 34.True or false: “as a result” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) although
38. 38.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) so (d) however
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) for example (d) so

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