Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 52 · 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.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) Because (d) For instance
2. 2.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
3. 3.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) but
5. 5.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) so (c) because (d) on the other hand
7. 7.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) however (d) the reason is
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) that is why (c) due to (d) on the other hand
10. 10.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
11. 11.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) due to (d) however
14. 14.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
16. 16.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
17. 17.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
18. 18.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) therefore
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) because (c) this is because (d) therefore
22. 22.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
23. 23.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) although (d) so
27. 27.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
28. 28.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) such as
30. 30.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) the other side (d) an example
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
32. 32.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) due to
34. 34.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) but (d) so
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) that is why
36. 36.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
38. 38.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

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