Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 56 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) but (d) however
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) therefore (d) as a result
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) due to (d) for instance
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) so (d) for example
6. 6.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) that is why
8. 8.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) because (c) therefore (d) for instance
10. 10.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
11. 11.🔗 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
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) so
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) due to (c) so (d) but
14. 14.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) although (d) but
18. 18.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
20. 20.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) for instance (d) such as
22. 22.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) such as (c) for instance (d) however
24. 24.🔗 What does “as a result” 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 “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) but (c) for instance (d) such as
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) therefore (d) the reason is
28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) on the other hand (d) such as
29. 29.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) although (c) but (d) that is why
32. 32.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
33. 33.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) but (d) although
35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) this is because (c) although (d) that is why
36. 36.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) so (c) as a result (d) therefore
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) but
39. 39.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) so

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