Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 47 · 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 “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
2. 2.🔗 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
3. 3.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) however (d) so
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) for example (d) therefore
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) due to (d) therefore
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) such as
8. 8.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) because
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) so (d) due to
11. 11.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
12. 12.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) although (c) because (d) so
14. 14.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
15. 15.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) because (c) but (d) for instance
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) such as (d) as a result
20. 20.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
22. 22.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
24. 24.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) for example (d) because
26. 26.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) but
29. 29.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
30. 30.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) that is why
31. 31.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
32. 32.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
34. 34.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) for instance
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) on the other hand
37. 37.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) for instance (c) for example (d) therefore
40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) but (d) for instance

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