Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

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

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