Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 51 · 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 “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
2. 2.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) due to (d) to give an example
4. 4.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) So (d) For instance
5. 5.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
6. 6.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
7. 7.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
8. 8.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) however
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) but
11. 11.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
13. 13.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) however (d) for example
14. 14.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) due to (c) so (d) because
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) due to (d) on the other hand
16. 16.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) such as (c) as a result (d) but
18. 18.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) to give an example
20. 20.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) as a result (c) but (d) to give an example
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) so
22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) due to (c) so (d) but
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) as a result (d) although
24. 24.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) but (c) the reason is (d) due to
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) such as (d) for instance
27. 27.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
29. 29.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) so (d) although
31. 31.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) however (c) the reason is (d) so
33. 33.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) as a result
38. 38.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) the other side (d) a result
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) however (c) the reason is (d) to give an example

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