Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 45 · 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.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
2. 2.🔗 What does “but” 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 a result? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) for instance
4. 4.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) due to (d) so
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) for example (c) although (d) but
8. 8.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) due to
11. 11.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
12. 12.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) therefore (c) for example (d) the reason is
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) although
15. 15.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
16. 16.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
17. 17.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) a result (d) an example
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) for example (c) that is why (d) for instance
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) however
21. 21.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
22. 22.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) for instance (d) therefore
25. 25.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) however (c) this is because (d) that is why
28. 28.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) for instance (d) however
33. 33.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) although (d) due to
34. 34.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
35. 35.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) so (c) for example (d) to give an example
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) although (d) as a result
38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) so
39. 39.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) because (d) due to

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