Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 63 · 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.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) however (d) for instance
2. 2.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
3. 3.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) the other side (c) a result (d) a reason
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) for example (d) but
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) so (d) due to
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) this is because (c) the reason is (d) because
7. 7.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
8. 8.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For example (d) Therefore
9. 9.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because
11. 11.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
12. 12.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
13. 13.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) to give an example (c) however (d) although
15. 15.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
16. 16.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) so (c) as a result (d) due to
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) so (d) although
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) but (c) the reason is (d) for example
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) for instance (c) due to (d) but
21. 21.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) for instance (d) although
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) because (d) for example
24. 24.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) so
26. 26.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
27. 27.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) however
29. 29.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) however
30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) however
31. 31.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) for example (d) to give an example
34. 34.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) but
36. 36.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) due to
38. 38.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) Because (c) However (d) For instance
39. 39.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
40. 40.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result

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