Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 67 · 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) because (b) however (c) for instance (d) so
2. 2.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
3. 3.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) as a result (d) such as
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) the reason is (c) for example (d) such as
6. 6.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) although
8. 8.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) for instance
10. 10.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
11. 11.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) So (d) However
12. 12.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
13. 13.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (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) due to (c) for example (d) the reason is
17. 17.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
18. 18.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a reason (d) a result
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) but (d) therefore
20. 20.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) due to (d) because
22. 22.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
23. 23.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
24. 24.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
25. 25.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
26. 26.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) so (c) however (d) because
27. 27.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) because (c) but (d) such as
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) due to (d) but
30. 30.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “however” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) although (c) the reason is (d) due to
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) therefore (c) due to (d) to give an example
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) due to
37. 37.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
38. 38.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) such as

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