Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 48 · 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 “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
2. 2.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
3. 3.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
4. 4.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) because (d) as a result
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) although (c) for example (d) this is because
7. 7.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
8. 8.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
9. 9.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
10. 10.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) however (d) such as
12. 12.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for example
14. 14.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) but (d) for example
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) but (c) due to (d) therefore
17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) although (c) for example (d) as a result
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
19. 19.🔗 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
20. 20.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
21. 21.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) because (c) to give an example (d) however
22. 22.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) although (c) that is why (d) however
24. 24.🔗 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
25. 25.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) so (d) as a result
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) due to
28. 28.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
29. 29.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for example (c) therefore (d) because
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) but (c) as a result (d) that is why
37. 37.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) but (d) such as
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) so (c) for instance (d) such as
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) although

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