Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 62 · 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) although (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) but
2. 2.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) so (d) because
4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) However (c) For instance (d) Because
6. 6.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
8. 8.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
10. 10.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) however
12. 12.🔗 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
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) to give an example (c) so (d) however
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) for instance (d) to give an example
15. 15.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
16. 16.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) but
17. 17.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
18. 18.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
19. 19.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) to give an example (d) but
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) so (c) such as (d) to give an example
22. 22.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
23. 23.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) however (d) on the other hand
24. 24.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) due to (c) for example (d) because
27. 27.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) to give an example
29. 29.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) such as
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
32. 32.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) because (d) this is because
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) due to (d) but
35. 35.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) due to (c) as a result (d) therefore
37. 37.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) but (c) as a result (d) due to
39. 39.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
40. 40.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result

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