Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 57 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) although
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) that is why (d) therefore
3. 3.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) however (c) this is because (d) because
4. 4.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) however (c) so (d) because
6. 6.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
7. 7.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) such as (c) because (d) although
8. 8.🔗 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
9. 9.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
10. 10.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) However (d) Because
12. 12.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
13. 13.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) such as
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) due to (d) therefore
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) to give an example
17. 17.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) on the other hand
19. 19.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) due to
20. 20.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) the other side (d) a reason
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) therefore (c) for example (d) to give an example
23. 23.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) but (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
26. 26.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) on the other hand (d) such as
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) but (d) although
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) such as (c) therefore (d) due to
29. 29.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) so (d) on the other hand
31. 31.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) so (c) this is because (d) such as
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) the reason is (d) although
35. 35.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
37. 37.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
38. 38.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
39. 39.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) this is because

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