← Linking words in an argument lesson New set →

Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 54 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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.

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

Answer key

  1. shows a result
  2. as a result
  3. adds an example
  4. adds an example
  5. shows a result
  6. True
  7. to give an example
  8. For example
  9. a result
  10. True
  11. False
  12. shows the other side
  13. for instance
  14. False
  15. False
  16. False
  17. for example
  18. that is why
  19. because
  20. as a result
  21. adds an example
  22. True
  23. however
  24. False
  25. shows the other side
  26. although
  27. True
  28. but
  29. False
  30. on the other hand
  31. due to
  32. gives a reason
  33. such as
  34. that is why
  35. although
  36. such as
  37. this is because
  38. so
  39. therefore
  40. False

Free debate lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/debate-for-students