Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 60 · 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 linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) due to
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) but
3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) However (d) For example
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) on the other hand
5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
6. 6.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
8. 8.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) but
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) due to
12. 12.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
13. 13.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
15. 15.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
17. 17.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
18. 18.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) for example (c) due to (d) although
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) to give an example
21. 21.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) that is why (d) due to
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) as a result
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) although (c) that is why (d) so
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) on the other hand (d) but
26. 26.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) that is why
29. 29.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) as a result (d) however
32. 32.True or false: “for instance” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) therefore (d) however
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
35. 35.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) this is because (c) for example (d) however
37. 37.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
39. 39.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
40. 40.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) however (c) so (d) for example

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